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Keep abreast of the latest news in commercial property law. Our insights cover legal updates and market trends relevant to property transactions in Oxford and the surrounding areas. As trusted solicitors in Oxford, Challenor Gardiner provides the knowledge you need to make informed decisions.

Late Withdrawal of Right to Manage Objection Not Unreasonable
A landlord which withdrew its objection to a right to manage application shortly before the hearing of the…
Landlords Had Reasonable Excuse for Failure to License HMO
A couple who let out a house in multiple occupation (HMO) have defeated an application for a rent…
UT Upholds Decision to Appoint Manager of Block of Flats
The Upper Tribunal (UT) has upheld a decision to appoint a manager of a block of student flats…
Warehouse Conversion Qualified for BPRA
The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has found that work undertaken by a company to convert a warehouse into a…
FTT Did Not Have Jurisdiction to Determine Rents
Sections 13 and 14 of the Housing Act 1988 provide a statutory scheme for landlords to increase the…
Covenant Modified to Permit House’s Use as Children’s Care Home
The Upper Tribunal (UT) recently granted modification of a restrictive covenant to allow a house to be used…
Consultation Dispensation Granted for Urgent Works to Property
Under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, a tribunal may grant a landlord dispensation from…
High Court Refuses Permission for Planning Decision Review
The High Court has rejected an application by a local planning authority (LPA) for permission for statutory review…
Head Landlord Wins Appeal Against Rent Repayment Order
A man who let a house to a company which in turn let rooms in it to tenants…
Tenant Succeeds in Reducing Service Charges
A case recently decided by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) serves as a reminder to tenants to check the…
Marks & Spencer Claims Planning Victory at High Court
A High Court challenge brought by Marks & Spencer (M&S) has resulted in victory for the retailer. M&S…
Business Use of Residential Property – Upper Tribunal Strikes the Balance
Any proposal to make business use of a purpose-built residential property is likely to draw objections. However, as…
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