The goal of every real estate deal attorney is to ensure a timely and smooth closing of the transaction. Title defects are just one of the many hurdles that transaction attorneys must clear, and the newly revised ALTA policies can impact the ability to address those issues.
While many risks can create an encumbrance on a title, some of the common title defects that face real estate practitioners are defects due to liens and judgments, the rights of third parties, and breaks in the chain of title. The new endorsements and addenda can create opportunities and obstructions to resolving those defects.
Armed with the knowledge of curing these common title defects and the changes made to the ALTA policies, practitioners can ensure that they close commercial transactions on time and with little surprises.
Listen as our authoritative panel of real estate practitioners discusses the revised ALTA policies, the best practices for curing title defects arising from judgments and liens, defects arising from the rights of third parties, and defects caused by breaks in the chain of title.
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Covid-19 and lease renewals:
WH Smith Retail Holdings Limited -v- Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH [2021]
Poundland Limited v Toplain (2 July 2021)
S. Franses Limited v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Limited [2021]
Covid-19 and rental payments:
Commerzreal Investmentgesellschaft mbh v TFS Stores Limited (2021) EWHC 863 (Ch);
Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited v Cine-UK Limited;
London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Limited [2021] EWHC 2591 (Ch)
Government response to Covid-19:
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill
Code of Practice
Fixtures and Chattels:
The Royal Parks Ltd and others v Bluebird Boats Ltd [2021] EWHC 2278 (TCC)
Security of tenure
TFS Stores Ltd v. Designer Retail Outlet Centres [2021] EWCA Civ 688
Break clauses:
Capital Park Leeds Plc v Global Radio Services Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 995
RPI rent reviews and mistake:
Monsolar IQ Limited v Woden Park [2021] EWCA Civ 961
E-signatures, real estate and the Land Registry
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