Informer Spring 2011
14 April 2011
Welcome to the Spring 2011 edition of Informer. We hope
that you will find it an interesting and enjoyable read. If you
have any questions or comments on the topics discussed, or real
estate matters in general, please do get in touch. Any
feedback is always much appreciated.
In this edition of Informer, topics discussed are as
follows:
Informer Bites
Rights of
light - an update on the progress of the Heaney
case which we looked at in the last edition of Informer
Good Harvest and guarantees - the saga
continues - Landlords whose tenants have guarantors need
to take care in the light of a recent court decision
Caging the
phoenix - recent proposals to tighten the controls on
pre-packs
Localism
Bill - update
Features
E
mails - hidden dangers - A recent case shows how easy it
is to make a legally binding contract by email without realising
it
Lease break options - top five tips -
Antony Phillips looks at the pitfalls that can be encountered when
a tenant exercises a break clause and offers five tips to minimise
the risks involved
Joint ventures - think ahead! - a
cautionary tale from a recent case
Seller beware - overage clauses - a recent
case is a reminder of how important it is to draft overage
provisions clearly and comprehensively
Rights of
way - proving your point
Cloud computing - implications for
bricks and mortar