A lessee who erects a building without the landlord’s consent does not commit waste, unless it can be shown that the building is an injury to the inheritance. ‘The erection of a building upon land is not waste’
Judges:
Jessel MR
Citations:
(1875) LR 20 Eq 539, 44 LJ Ch 658
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Landlord and Tenant
Updated: 29 April 2022; Ref: scu.182999
