In a case analysis by Hassan Karim, the dispute centres on an unopposed business lease renewal claim brought by Kwik-Fit Properties Limited against Resham Limited. The case focuses on three key terms: a tenant’s break option, contribution to accessway maintenance, and...
Business Lease Renewal
McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd v Shirayama Shokusan Company Ltd
Ian Quayle discusses a recent case which serves as a useful reminder when advising a landlord who intends to oppose renewal of the importance of transparency and honesty when setting out grounds for objection in connection with notices given and applications made...
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, Part II
Sarah Thompson-Copsey analyses the case of The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea v Mellcraft Ltd [2024], particularly examining its implications regarding the occupation for business purposes and opposition to renewal under s30(1)(g). Case name, reference...
Business Lease Renewal – Case Chasers
Ian Quayle recently had a conversation with the esteemed property law specialist, John de Waal KC, at Gatehouse Chambers. This engaging discussion was featured on the Property Law UK’s Case Chasers podcast, where they delved into the intricacies of business lease...
Obligation to Pay Lease Rent
Article contributed by Sarah Thompson-Copsey Rail for London Ltd and TTL Properties Limited v London Borough of Hackney [2022] EWHC 2929 Bailii link: https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Ch/2022/2929.html Summary Rent payable under headlease by...
Green Lease Terms
The editor of this section is Sarah Thompson-Copsey, solicitor and freelance property law trainer (sarah@thompsoncopsey.com) Clipper Logistics Plc v Scottish Equitable Plc [2022] (Sheffield Count Court, 07.03.22) (As this is a County Court decision it is not on...
COVID and Rent Review
Saville-Edells & Saville Edells v Jain [2021] (CLCC, 15.12.21) (As this is a County Court decision it is not on Bailii: you can find a transcript on our site at https://www.propertylawuk.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Saville-Edells-v-Jain-2021-CLCC-.pdf ) ...
Turnover Rents
W (No.3) GP (Nominee A) Limited v JD Sports Fashion plc [2021] (Nottingham CC, 22.10.21) (As this is a County Court decision it is not on Bailii: Please find the transcript on our website at...
Intention to Occupy
The editor of this section is Sarah Thompson-Copsey, solicitor and freelance property law trainer (sarah@thompsoncopsey.com) Macey v Pizza Express (Restaurants) Ltd, [2021] EWHC 2847 (Ch) https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Ch/2021/2847.html Summary The...
Ground (b)
Hazel v Akhtar [2001] EWCA Civ 1883 Facts Landlord opposed tenants application for a new lease on grounds (a) and (b) of s30; i.e. disrepair and persistent delay in paying rent. These are discretionary grounds. The rent was payable quarterly in advance. The tenant had...