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This post was written by Emma Parsons and Siobhan Hayes.

Increasing numbers of property developments contain a residential element sold off on long leases and a commercial element let on market rent terms. Those used to managing commercial leases may not realise how highly regulated the collection of residential rent and service charge is - Recent regulations have now revised the form of demand to be used when collecting residential ground rent and it is important to keep up to date in order to collect money due efficiently.

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This post was written by Catrin Phillips and Siobhan Hayes.

We have previously posted on the potential pitfalls for developers arising because of Commons legislation. No developer of land historically used for leisure activities by the public can afford to ignore the risks of commons registration, as the Courts are currently interpreting the legislation in favour of the users of the land (not the owners). A recent case decided in favour of the developer is limited to a particular set of circumstances and was based on clear legislative intent.  

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