Chesters Accomodation Agency Ltd v Abebrese: CA 18 Jul 1997

A court action begun by the owner’s agent in his own name rather than in the landlord’s name for possession was ineffective. The resulting possession order set aside. He had no locus standi. Only the landlord has that power.

Citations:

Times 28-Jul-1997, Gazette 03-Sep-1997, [1997] EWCA Civ 2137

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Landlord and Tenant

Updated: 09 November 2022; Ref: scu.79021