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Trouble with rights of light

Authors: Andrew Francis

In an article for New Law Journal, Andrew Francis discusses ‘Troubles with rights of light’. Andrew explains why the recent decision in Beaumont has importance beyond the world of rights of light.

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Restrictive Covenants and Freehold Land

LexisNexis

Authors: Andrew Francis

The Fifth Edition of Restrictive Covenants and Freehold Land is now available to purchase on LexisNexis. 

The book has established itself as an essential guide for the practitioner requiring an understanding of the law of restrictive covenants affecting freehold land. This newest edition considers all areas of law and practice affecting restrictive covenants. The book has been described as "making complex topics intelligible, and enabling readers to solve problems quickly and accurately".


How builders can banish the covenant problem
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New Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis

Andrew Francis offers advice in his article published in New Law Journal on 1 June 2018 on s84 applications and how to overcome the barrier of restrictive covenants.


Modifying Restrictive Covenants Leads to Unlocking Value
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Property Investor News

Authors: Andrew Francis

Andrew Francis comments in Property Investor News on the potential to change the use of land despite the presence of restrictive covenants.


A tricky subject
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New Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Consenting Adults
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Estates Gazette

Authors: Andrew Francis


Putting the lights out
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New Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Lessons to be learnt
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New Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Back to the Future: A Narrower Interpretation of «by Object» Restrictions.
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European Law Reporter

Authors: Andrew Francis

A Postscript from London: What Has Cartes Bancaires Got to Do with Land Agreements
Potentially within Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998 and Article 101 TFEU?


Preventing the acquisition of a right of light by a consent within Section 3 Prescription Act 1832? How can it be done and what pitfalls are there?
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Property Law Association website

Authors: Andrew Francis


A trick of the light
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Property Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


It ought to be stopped
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New Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Rights of Light - Questions and answers Part 5
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Property Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


A Glimmer of Light
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New Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


In the spotlight - the future of rights to light
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Lexis Nexis PSL

Authors: Andrew Francis


Vigilance matters
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New Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


The Aarhus Convention - Private nuisance claims
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Property Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Rights of Light - Questions and answers: Part 4
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Property Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Rights of Light - Practical Points on Acquisition, Abandonment and Breach
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Authors: Andrew Francis

Handout available


Rights of Light - Questions and Answers: Part 3
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Property Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Object and effect
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Property Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Rights of Light - Questions and answers: Part 2
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Property Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Rights of Light - Questions and answers
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Property Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Restrictive covenants considered
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Property Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Inheritance Act Claims

Jordans

Authors: Andrew Francis

Looseleaf updated twice-yearly


The fire and Furnace of land covenants

Competition Law, Property Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Neighbourhood Watch
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New Law Journal

Authors: Andrew Francis


Restrictive Covenants and Freehold Land - A Practitioner’s Guide

Jordans

Authors: Andrew Francis


Private Rights of Way

Jordans

Authors: Andrew Francis

(with 3 co-authors)


Rights of Light - The Modern Law

Jordans

Authors: Andrew Francis

(with Stephen Bickford-Smith) (3rd Edn. due early 2014)


Contentious Probate Claims

Sweet & Maxwell

Authors: Andrew Francis

(with Hedley Marten) (2nd Edn. due mid 2014)