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Ward-Lee v Linehan

Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1993) 20 EG 125-128(4)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: CA 9 February 1993. The plaintiff(W) made a request to L for a new tenancy under Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 s26. L agreed but suggested a higher rent. The County Court did not serve proceedings on L to that effect despite having received the correct literature from W. The time-limit expired and L claimed W had lost her right to statutory renewal. W appealed against the decision that no extension of time would be granted. Appeal allowed.

CA 9 February 1993. The plaintiff(W) made a request to L for a new tenancy under Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 s26. L agreed but suggested a higher rent. The County Court did not serve proceedings on L to that effect despite having received the correct literature from W. The time-limit expired and L claimed W had lost her right to statutory renewal. W appealed against the decision that no extension of time would be granted. Appeal allowed.