Bell; Wigley and Williams v General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation Plc: CA 29 Apr 1997

The landlord had mistakenly thought it owned the premises. The lease was granted and its course, creating a tenancy by estoppel. The tenant sought a new tenancy under the 1954 Act, but then withdrew their application. The landlord now sought interim rent.

Judges:

Waite LJ, Singer J

Citations:

[1997] EWCA Civ 1553

Links:

Bailii

Statutes:

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Landlord and Tenant

Updated: 04 October 2022; Ref: scu.141949