Case 1: AP Wireless II (UK) Ltd v On Tower UK Ltd -
In a landmark judgment, the Upper Tribunal considers the lease/licence distinction, clarifying exclusive possession, term certain and contractual interpretation in the...more
12/20/2024
/ Building Codes ,
Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Contract Renewal ,
Landlord and Tenant Acts ,
Remediation ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
Safety Standards ,
UK
Vodafone Ltd V Potting Shed Bar & Gardens Ltd (Formerly Gencomp (No. 7) Ltd) & Ap Wireless Ii (Uk) Ltd -
A freeholder granted a lease to Vodafone allowing it to erect telecoms apparatus on the tower of its building. A few...more
In this quarter’s edition, we cover cases concerning continuing nuisance, business lease renewals, “subject to contract” and misrepresentation. We also tell you about the new Renters (Reform) Bill recently introduced to...more
6/29/2023
/ Cause of Action Accrual ,
Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Contract Renewal ,
Lease Term ,
Misrepresentation ,
Nuisance ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Redevelopment ,
Residential Leases ,
UK ,
UK Parliament ,
UK Supreme Court
In the case of London Borough of Merton Council v Nuffield Health [2023] UKSC 18 , the Supreme Court unanimously held that Nuffield Health was entitled to charitable relief of 80% from its business rates liability in respect...more
This decision has confirmed that a court can grant relief from forfeiture in relation to a tenant’s option to take a new lease. It is a useful reminder for landlords that forfeiture does not apply solely to leases, and is a...more
12/14/2022
/ Arrearages ,
Business Losses ,
Commercial Leases ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Forfeiture ,
Jurisdiction ,
Lease Term ,
Option Contracts ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Rent ,
UK ,
UK Supreme Court
Briefcase: Quarterly Real Estate Update - Cases and News including:
..The Royal Parks Limited and the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport v Bluebird Boats Limited
..Monsolar IQ Ltd v Woden Park...more
10/1/2021
/ Chattel ,
Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Real Estate Contracts ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Contract Termination ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Fixtures ,
Insolvency ,
Landlords ,
Lease Termination ,
Non-Payment Clauses ,
Rent
The UK Supreme Court has given judgment on the rateability of the sites of ATMs hosted by retail outlets. It has ruled that ATMs operated by a company other than the store operator should be assessed as part of the host...more