Rights to Light & Deeds of Release - A Practical Introduction

Introduction

Rights of light continue to be a contentious area of law. Even though a rights of light protocol was introduced in December 2023, developers still face challenges to their developments if neighbouring owners can prove their rights.

Whilst the Courts seem to be moving away from injunction-based relief in favour of those with rights, adjoining owners can still seek to ransom the development in return for negotiating damages (see the recent Bankside Yard case). If litigation can be avoided the developer and the adjoining owner will wish to record their agreement in a clear legally-binding way.

In this virtual classroom seminar we will explore the basics of an Agreement for Release and/or Deed of Release, and some of the nuances to watch out for in negotiating them.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• What is a right of light?
• Acquisition of a right of light
• Defeating a right of light
• Deeds of Release - the fundamentals and the nuances

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.