Shared Driveways & Car Parking - The Risks & Pitfalls for Conveyancers

Introduction

Parking and access are two of the most important elements of property ownership. Being able to park will increase the value of a property and having legal access is essential - if a conveyancer gets these wrong, a negligence claim is likely to follow.

Developers are increasingly squeezing more plots on less land and this often means that owners of freehold properties must share a driveway.

The right to park a vehicle on or near to a property is a valuable right which requires careful drafting. The conveyancer acting for a buyer (and lender) must ensure that legal rights exist to park and that any problems are reported in a timely manner.

This virtual classroom seminar will contain practical examples and delegates will have the chance to ask questions.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• How do you find out if there is a shared driveway?
• The different methods of granting a right to park
• The limitations of title plans
• Who pays for the upkeep?
• Drafting considerations
• Key cases
• Pitfalls for conveyancers and their clients
• The view of the lenders
• What if the matter becomes contentious?

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.