Midland Bank plc v Chart Enterprises Inc
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1990) 44 EG 68-75(4)Publication details: 1990Subject(s): Summary: ChD 28 February 1990. Plaintiff (M) sought consent of their landlords (C) to assign residue of short lease by letter in February 1984 but C delayed response. C argued that landlords were entitled to delay consent if there was suspicion of breach of covenant by tenant. It was held that under the terms of Landlord and Tenant Act 1988 s1(6) , C had shown unreasonable delay in communicating decision on consent. Declaration granted in favour of M. Inquiry order to assess damages.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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ChD 28 February 1990. Plaintiff (M) sought consent of their landlords (C) to assign residue of short lease by letter in February 1984 but C delayed response. C argued that landlords were entitled to delay consent if there was suspicion of breach of covenant by tenant. It was held that under the terms of Landlord and Tenant Act 1988 s1(6) , C had shown unreasonable delay in communicating decision on consent. Declaration granted in favour of M. Inquiry order to assess damages.