The opposition of a landlord to the renewal of a tenancy was not defeated by it being shown that his interest in the freehold had been acquired within the five year period, where the landlord had also had a continuous series of interests in the property or that other members of the same holding group … Continue reading VCS Car Park Management v Regional Railways North East Ltd: CA 27 Jan 2000
The landlord resisted renewal of the business tenancy saying that he intended to occupy the premises himself. The Court was asked whether the landlord could show the necessary intention under section 30(1)(g) where it intended to occupy the premises for the purposes of its business, but had passed a resolution to enter liquidation for the … Continue reading Willis v Association of Universities of the British Commonwealth: CA 1965
The proposed landlord had sealed the lease, but the tenant was to seal and deliver his part by a certain date. The respondent purported to complete the lease later. Held: Under the 1985 Act completion would require writing, intention and delivery. Sealing was insufficient. Section 74 of the 1925 Act did not refer to delivery. … Continue reading Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council v Torkington: CA 31 Oct 2003