Once a house, always a house?
Language: English Series: Solicitors' Journal ; 152(7) 19 February 2008, 18-20(2)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Considers how the case of Boss Holdings v Grosvenor West End Properties and others (L142656) will affect future leasehold enfranchisements. Reviews previous cases addressing the definition of a house. Explains the Boss judgment that the building's original purpose is the deciding factor. There is no requirement that a house be currently suitable for habitation. Considers the surprising conclusion, based on language in the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, that a building is a house even if subsequently adapted for another use. Argues that some buildings which would not have originally been intended now fall within scope of the Act.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L142658 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 142658-1001 |
Considers how the case of Boss Holdings v Grosvenor West End Properties and others (L142656) will affect future leasehold enfranchisements. Reviews previous cases addressing the definition of a house. Explains the Boss judgment that the building's original purpose is the deciding factor. There is no requirement that a house be currently suitable for habitation. Considers the surprising conclusion, based on language in the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, that a building is a house even if subsequently adapted for another use. Argues that some buildings which would not have originally been intended now fall within scope of the Act.