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Double blow for landlords

Language: English Series: Property Week ; 59(8) 23 May 1997, 1(2)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: The HL has reversed a CA decision forcing tenants to maintain stay-open clauses in leases centred around a Safeway store in the Hillsborough Shopping centre. A second HL ruling "Mannai v Eagle Star" confirmed a break clause issued by the tenant to be valid. (A summary note from solicitor Titmuss Sainer Dechert attached)

The HL has reversed a CA decision forcing tenants to maintain stay-open clauses in leases centred around a Safeway store in the Hillsborough Shopping centre. A second HL ruling "Mannai v Eagle Star" confirmed a break clause issued by the tenant to be valid. (A summary note from solicitor Titmuss Sainer Dechert attached)