Current Issues with Leasehold Conveyancing & Leasehold Reforms - Live with Stephen Desmond

Introduction

As a busy property lawyer, you will know that leasehold is a complex and high-risk area. This live broadcast session is designed to provide you with a vital update on a range of matters.

A key part of the session will be the practical implications of numerous recent tribunal and court decisions.

As there are usually regular developments in this area of the law, the content is liable to change throughout the year (e.g. if and when the government announces new leasehold reform measures).

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Who repairs the windows, doors and frames?
• The new Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 which bans ground rents in most new leases of dwellings
• Issues concerning covenants to insure in joint names of lessor and lessee
• Pitfall of signing replacement lease plan
• The latest developments on fire risk assessments and EWS forms and building safety
• Homes England's new model shared ownership lease
• New build flats: Risks of deposits held on trust
• Unsuccessful attempt to circumvent affordable housing obligation
• The latest on proposals to abolish assured shorthold tenancies - what about ground 8 possession claims?
• The planned legal right to request leasehold sales information
• The pending changes to lease extension rules and procedures

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.