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Asks when it is possible to forfeit the property lease for breach of covenant. Considers the rules and limitations under which this right may be exercised in the light of a recent decision made by a Court of Appeal. Argues that this decision represents little more than a papering over archaic and arbitrary rules. Advocates the programme of reforms recommended by the Law Commission.

The purpose of this paper is to review briefly the main remedies open to the landlord where the tenant is in breach of covenant and, in the process, both to consider some of the problems which may be encountered in this connection and to look at some of the more recent case law in this field. A subsequent paper will deal with the same general area of the law from the point of view of the tenant seeking to take action to enforce performance of the landlord's covenants. The law is stated as it is believed to be up to 1st May, 1988.

The purpose of this paper is to review briefly the remedies open to the tenant where the landlord is in breach of covenant, with particular reference to some of the more recent case law in this field. The law is stated as it is believed to be up to 1st July, 1988.

Discusses the broad aims of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Bill 1993: collective enfranchisement, relevant premises, qualifying tenants, long lease, and leases at a low rent. Examines enfranchisement procedures and the valuation aspects relevant to the Bill. Concludes that the Bill has caused considerable concern because its complexity appears to offer little benefit to anyone.

Concentrates on those provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 which directly affect the property manager in general practice. Discusses the background to the Act, Part I: Integrated Pollution Control, Part II: Waste disposal on land, Part III: Statutory nuisance, and further provisions of Parts IV to IX. Concludes that the provisions relating to Integrated Pollution Control in particular are likely to have future significance.

Outlines the provisions of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991, and the implications for property managers and planners. Discusses development plans, definition of development – demolition, applications, appeals, and planning obligations. Summarizes other provisions contained in Part 1 of the Act.

Considers the sections of Part 1 of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 which create new, and modify existing, enforcement provisions in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Describes planning contravention notices, breach of condition notice, enforcement notices, stop notices, injunctions, rights of entry, certificates of lawful use or development, and compulsory purchase procedures. Concludes that the Act has completed a major reform of the planning system.