The tools of the trade

Dowding, Nicholas

The tools of the trade - 2009 - Estates Gazette (0911) 21 March 2009, 110-112(2) .

Explains that dilapidations claims are returning, so landlords and tenants need to be aware of the statutory cap on damages. With reference to relevant case law, sets out how landlords approach section 18(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 and then discusses other events after the term date as well as expert evidence on diminution. Concludes by discussing the meaning of value.


LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1927 S18(1)
SMILEY V TOWNSHEND
FAMILY MANAGEMENT V GRAY
LATIMER V CARNEY
CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS V TOWN INVESTMENTS LTD
JONES V HERXHEIMER
CREWE SERVICES & INVESTMENT CORPORATION V SILK
RUXLEY ELECTRONICS & CONSTRUCTION LTD V FORSYTH


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