United Scientific Holdings Ltd v Burnley Borough Council [1978] AC 904

Break Clauses: Precision is key

Will the latest Court of Appeal decision leave tenants at breaking point? Helen Pickard considers the recent case of Friends Life ‘In Friends Life, Lewison LJ determined that while the meaning of the notice was clear and correct in all regards, the form of notice was non-compliant. There had to be strict compliance and, on …

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Break Clauses: Tenants take note

Although the recent decision in Siemens Hearing appears to provide comfort to tenants whose break notices do not comply with the lease terms, Vanessa Babington argues that caution is still required ‘With an economic climate making many landlords eager to frustrate a tenant’s break, if anything, the judgment should act as a reminder of the …

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Landlord And Tenant: It’s never too late for rent reviews

Ed John and Shanna Davison consider the impact of late rent reviews and give some practical tips for parties on either side of rent review negotiations ‘The combined effect of the common law and the way most rent review provisions are drafted is that the conclusion of a rent review is comparable to the music …

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