Time to get serious

Vivian, J

Time to get serious - 2001 - Property Week 66(41) 12 October 2001, 102-103(2) .

Discusses the implications for landlords of two recent cases, "McDonald's Property Co Ltd v HSBC Bank plc" and "Starmark Enterprises v CPL Distribution" which dealt with the issue of whether time is of the essence in rent review clauses. The decisions highlight the importance of clear drafting of rent review clauses, and for landlords to ensure that any notices are served within the timescale provided to avoid any possible problems.


RENT REVIEW CLAUSES
TIME OF THE ESSENCE
DRAFTING
MCDONALD'S PROPERTY CO LTD V HSBC BANK
STARMARK ENTERPRISES V CPL DISTRIBUTION