Case Law Round-Up: A kaleidoscope of cases

Alexandra Foxon and Gary Lawrenson summarise their highlights of 2014 focusing on commercial landlord and tenant cases ‘When negotiating new leases, express apportionment clauses are a “must have” for tenants.’ As we begin the new year, it is a good time to reflect on decisions that grabbed the headlines in the real estate world in …
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Intra-Group Assignments: Where are we now?

James Batham and Thomas Grant QC discuss the recent case of Tindall Cobham v Adda Hotels [2014] and give their views on the law regarding intra-group assignments ‘It is encouraging to see the Court of Appeal in Tindall Cobham recognising the commercial realities of letting transactions underpinned by parent company guarantees, and interpreting lease provisions …
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Landlord And Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Yadda Yadda Adda

Bryan Johnston outlines an important post-K/S Victoria decision concerning repeat guarantees ‘The impact of repeat guarantees being void has caused a considerable amount of discussion within the industry and has created problems for both landlords and tenants.’ There has been a lot of talk about the Landlord and Tenant Covenants Act 1995 following the decisions …
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