Lina Mattsson examines a Court of Appeal case involving a council that concerned the waiver rules and the right to forfeiture.

The Court of Appeal has overturned a decision by the Upper Tribunal and confirmed that a property guardianship scheme did not mitigate liability for business rates. Richard Symonds and Lucy Shepherd analyse the ruling.

Lillee Reid-Hunt and Christos Paphiti consider a recent Upper Tribunal decision that provides useful guidance on what site providers and telecoms operators can expect from the terms of an imposed Code agreement, especially in relation to upgrading and sharing of equipment and ballpark consideration and compensation figures.

John Murray and Stephen Radcliffe consider key fire safety issues for social landlords including in relation to cladding and compartmentalisation.

The conflict between the need for open spaces for recreation and the availability of land for residential development has resulted in another interesting Court of Appeal decision, writes Christopher Cant.

Emma Woods examines a High Court ruling on whether a council was under a duty to warn that a cricket match was taking place.

James Nelson examines the rise in Company Voluntary Arrangements, analyses their impact on commercial leases and explains how landlords, including public bodies and local authorities, can respond.

Ruth Stockley analyses the first Upper Tribunal decision on compensation provisions relating to assets of community value.