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We’ve heard about some of the problems arising with the interpretation of the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995 (“LTCA 95”). I want to look at a solution to the problems and propose an achievable means of effective reform.

The Law Commission for England and Wales

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It appears that unopposed lease renewal cases under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 are like buses; there is a dearth and then 3 come along in a row.

We recently acted for B&Q in the case of Britel Fund Trustees Limited v B & Q Plc which illustrates the significant impact that an early break clause may have on the rent payable under a renewal lease.

It appears that unopposed lease renewal cases under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 are like buses; there is a dearth and then 3 come along in a row.

In this case, the Claimant tenant sought an injunction and damages against the Defendant landlord in relation to building works being carried out above the tenant at 14/15 Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1.

Aldi and Iceland have adjoining stores on the outskirts of Cambridge, being Units 1 and 2 respectively. They share the accessway and car park. Aldi originally took a Lease of all the land in 1996 and it then sub-let Unit 2 to Iceland a few months later and retained Unit 1 for its own use.

Proposed Amendments to the Landlord and Tenant {Covenants) Act 1995 Briefing Note to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

In July 2015, the Civil Justice Council set up a working party to consider whether there were advantages in deploying the judiciary in a flexible manner to ensure that all issues in dispute in property cases are dealt with in one forum.