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Language: English Series: Estates Gazette Case Summaries ; 1993 EGCS 26(2) 27/2/93Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: "New England Properties plc v Portsmouth News Shops Ltd v others" ChD 11 February 1993, a dispute over construction of a tenant covenant to contribute towrds the cost of repairs. Tenant resisting payment towards cost of replacing roof damaged in storm on the grounds that the landlord`s alteration of the original roof structure was an improvement and not a repair. Judgment for landlord.

"New England Properties plc v Portsmouth News Shops Ltd v others" ChD 11 February 1993, a dispute over construction of a tenant covenant to contribute towrds the cost of repairs. Tenant resisting payment towards cost of replacing roof damaged in storm on the grounds that the landlord`s alteration of the original roof structure was an improvement and not a repair. Judgment for landlord.