Berrycroft Management Co Ltd and others v Sinclair Gardens Investments (Kensington) Ltd
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1997) 22 EG 141-146(6)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: CA 29 July 1996. An appeal by management companies B, against application determining certain questions arising under leases of flats in buildings owned by respondant S. Concerns the extent of the landlords right under appellants leases to direct insurance of property and liability of tenants to pay for such insurance. Further considers the effects on these rights and liabilities of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, (as amended by the Landlord and tenant Act 1987). Upheld decision that insurance rates charged by S`s insurance company Commercial Union were market rates and were neither unreasonable nor excessive. Appeal dismissed.CA 29 July 1996. An appeal by management companies B, against application determining certain questions arising under leases of flats in buildings owned by respondant S. Concerns the extent of the landlords right under appellants leases to direct insurance of property and liability of tenants to pay for such insurance. Further considers the effects on these rights and liabilities of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, (as amended by the Landlord and tenant Act 1987). Upheld decision that insurance rates charged by S`s insurance company Commercial Union were market rates and were neither unreasonable nor excessive. Appeal dismissed.