Beyond the breaking point

Murdoch, Sandi

Beyond the breaking point - 2005 - Estates Gazette (0517) 30 April 2005, 121(1) .

Discusses the issues of tenants' break notices disputed by landlords. Landlords are more likely to dispute the operation of a tenant's break clause if the premises are difficult to relet. However, when interpreting a break notice, the courts will not tolerate any unrealistic arguments as shown in the cases, "Peer Freeholds Ltd v Clean Wash International Ltd" ([2005] EWHC 179 (Ch)) and "John Laing Construction Ltd v Amber Pass Ltd" ([2004] EGLR 128). There are no set procedures for yielding up: the facts must show that the tenant asserts no right over the premises and that nothing hinder re-entry by the landlord.


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