Bridgegrove Ltd v Smith and another
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; [1997] 33 EG 96-99(4)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: CA 20 March 1997. The plaintiff, a landlord, advertised premises as suitable for use as a storage workshop or car repair workshop. The defendants, partners in a garage business, agreed to take a six-month lease. Once the six months had ended the defendants continued in possession under a monthly tenancy. An enforcement notice was served alleging that the premises were being used for a purpose without planning permission. The landlord commenced proceedings for forfeiture and arrears of rent. The defendants counterclaimed for damages for misrepresenting the premises as having planning permission and being suitable for car repairs. The court allowed the claim for damages but deducted some for rent arrears and contended that liability concluded after the first six month period. Appeal dismissed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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CA 20 March 1997. The plaintiff, a landlord, advertised premises as suitable for use as a storage workshop or car repair workshop. The defendants, partners in a garage business, agreed to take a six-month lease. Once the six months had ended the defendants continued in possession under a monthly tenancy. An enforcement notice was served alleging that the premises were being used for a purpose without planning permission. The landlord commenced proceedings for forfeiture and arrears of rent. The defendants counterclaimed for damages for misrepresenting the premises as having planning permission and being suitable for car repairs. The court allowed the claim for damages but deducted some for rent arrears and contended that liability concluded after the first six month period. Appeal dismissed.