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Jones v Chappell: CA 1875

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

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