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Court of Appeal decision: Authorised signatories and the Companies Act - with Robert Bolwell

The Court of Appeal handed down its decision in the case of Northwood Solihull v Fearn & Others, deciding that where a corporate landlord or agent is completing certain statutory forms, such documents do not have to be ‘executed’ in accordance with the formalities set out in Section 44 of the Companies Act 2006.

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Overview

The Court of Appeal handed down its decision in the case of Northwood Solihull v Fearn & Others, deciding that where a corporate landlord or agent is completing certain statutory forms, such documents do not have to be ‘executed’ in accordance with the formalities set out in Section 44 of the Companies Act 2006. Robert Bolwell, Senior Partner at Dutton Gregory, will discuss the implications of the ruling on Section 8, Section 21, and tenancy deposit certificates and answer letting agents' questions about the decision live. Plus, Bolwell will discuss upcoming changes to smoke alarms and energy efficiency regulations. 

We'll cover:

  • Court ruling on authorised signatories
  • Smoke alarm regulations
  • Energy efficiency regulations

Tom Mundy
Chief Operating Officer at Goodlord

Robert Bolwell
Senior Partner at Dutton Gregory