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Let there be light!

By: Language: English Series: RICS Business ; November/December 2005Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Examines how recent trends in case law are creating uncertainty for surveyors in the rights of light rules traditionally relied upon. Discusses "Midtown Ltd v City of London Real Property Co Ltd" ([2005] EWHC 33 (Ch), L128821), and suggests that commercial neighbours will need to show that they have a requirement for natural light that can only be properly safeguarded by injunction.

Examines how recent trends in case law are creating uncertainty for surveyors in the rights of light rules traditionally relied upon. Discusses "Midtown Ltd v City of London Real Property Co Ltd" ([2005] EWHC 33 (Ch), L128821), and suggests that commercial neighbours will need to show that they have a requirement for natural light that can only be properly safeguarded by injunction.