The Law Commission is seeking views on proposals to simplify the law on rights to light. These include introducing a statutory notice procedure. This would require landowners to tell potential developers within a specified time if they intend to seek an injunction to protect their right to light.
The commission also proposes a statutory test to determine when courts may order damages to be paid, rather than halting development or ordering demolition. The consultation ends on 16 May.
Government is reviewing rate for deducting or adding to lump sum payments.
Landmark legislation could be watered down further as it goes through parliament.
Proposed housing legislation that will end section 21 'no fault' evictions had its second reading in the House of Commons.
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