Irregular goings-on
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0321) 14 May 2003, 189(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Considers "Guardcliffe Properties Ltd v City and St James" ([2003] EWHC 215(Ch)) in which the arbitrator's award in a rent review dispute was criticised for serious irregularities in the conduct of the proceedings. The arbitrator had relied heavily on a comparable letting attributing the premium to the fitting out of the premises and not taking it into account when arriving at rental value. The parties had not been given the opportunity to clarify the reasons for the premium. The judge remitted the award for further consideration by the arbitrator.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | ABS66796 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 122552-1001 |
Considers "Guardcliffe Properties Ltd v City and St James" ([2003] EWHC 215(Ch)) in which the arbitrator's award in a rent review dispute was criticised for serious irregularities in the conduct of the proceedings. The arbitrator had relied heavily on a comparable letting attributing the premium to the fitting out of the premises and not taking it into account when arriving at rental value. The parties had not been given the opportunity to clarify the reasons for the premium. The judge remitted the award for further consideration by the arbitrator.