Adjudication summary

A number of recent cases have helped clarify the status of adjudicators’ awards underthe Construction Act. By Stuart Pemble and Alison Garrett.

The cost of carelessness

Landlords may owe a duty of care to owners of goods left at premises after the end of a lease. Stuart Pemble explains why – and how it can be avoided.

The Payne of breaking up

After Pennell v Payne, parties to tenancies involving underleases must take even more care over break clauses. Richard Butler and Stuart Pemble explain.