Emma Humphreys

Nov 28, 2024 | ww3.rics.org | Emma Humphreys

Peachside Limited v Lee & Anor [2024] EWHC 921 (TCC) is a rare example of both provisions of section 18(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 coming under judicial examination, with the key question being whether the redevelopment of a property was inevitable. The former tenants had operated a restaurant in the Chinatown area of Manchester. The lower floors of the property were occupied by bookmaker Betfred.

Jun 10, 2024 | lexology.com | Emma Humphreys

QuestionI operate a hotel and my lease is due to end in just over a year’s time. The increased costs of operating my business mean that I have decided to close and not renew my lease. I am concerned about how much it may cost me to repair the property in preparation for returning it to the landlord, as the property is a few centuries old. Do I have to return it in pristine condition?

Mar 27, 2024 | lexology.com | Emma Humphreys |Emma Preece

Blackhorse Investments (Borough) Limited v The London Borough of Southwark (2024) is a rare example of a case using the route available under section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925 to modify leasehold covenants. It is also a helpful reminder about the limits of the Tribunal’s powers here. In particular, the Upper Tribunal concluded that certain parts of the order were beyond its jurisdiction because they did not modify restrictions on the use of land.

Jul 31, 2023 | lexology.com | Emma Humphreys

Challenging times for the property industry mean that it is still having to keep all options under review when it comes to commercial – especially retail – property. These options will include potential redevelopment and some recent Court decisions offer a useful reminder of what a landlord will need to show in order to regain possession or insert a break right when it comes to a Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 protected tenancy. Opposing renewal based on ground (f) (redevelopment)In Man Limited v.

Apr 12, 2023 | lexology.com | Emma Humphreys |Georgina Muskett

Click here to listen to the audio. In this episode of Property Patter, Emma Humphreys and Georgina Muskett are joined by Chris Sullivan, who is responsible for Dispute Resolution at Hollis, to discuss terminating a business tenancy on redevelopment grounds. There are various hurdles for landlords to address in their evidence if they are to satisfy “ground (f)” of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 – so what do parties need to watch out for and how has the decision in S Franses affected these cases?