The Act of 4 August 1962, amending

This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

The Act of 4 August 1962, amending Article 3 of the Act of 1 September 1948, has the effect, not of granting the benefit of the latter Act to tenants or occupiers of premises used for commercial purposes who could no longer claim it, but only of maintaining the benefit for those who still had it and would have lost it without this provision, being tenants or occupiers of premises used before 1 June 1948 for purposes other than residential use, but not commercially.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with the legal time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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