Leslie and Godwin Investments Ltd v Prudential Assurance Co Ltd
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; 283(6353) 26 September 1987, 1565-1566(2)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: ChD 15 May 1987. Appeal by landlords from master`s order for directions in proceedings under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part II in which the tenants were applying for a new tenancy . The lease contained a break clause entitling the landlords to terminate the tenancy on grounds of their intention to demolish and redevelop. The tenants` originating summons proposed a 5 year term at a rent of 7,150. Subsequent negotiations determined a rent of 9,500, subject to contract. In absence of a binding agreement the master gave directions with a view to the trial of the summons with the usual expert evidence. Against this, the landlords appealed, but at the hearing said that they were prepared to submit to an order in the terms of the originating summons. The tenants, however, sought to amend the summons, proposing a rent of less than 7,150, amendment of the break clause and removal of the service charge. The landlords, anxious to have the lease settled, were willing to agree to the payme| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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ChD 15 May 1987. Appeal by landlords from master`s order for directions in proceedings under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part II in which the tenants were applying for a new tenancy . The lease contained a break clause entitling the landlords to terminate the tenancy on grounds of their intention to demolish and redevelop. The tenants` originating summons proposed a 5 year term at a rent of 7,150. Subsequent negotiations determined a rent of 9,500, subject to contract. In absence of a binding agreement the master gave directions with a view to the trial of the summons with the usual expert evidence. Against this, the landlords appealed, but at the hearing said that they were prepared to submit to an order in the terms of the originating summons. The tenants, however, sought to amend the summons, proposing a rent of less than 7,150, amendment of the break clause and removal of the service charge. The landlords, anxious to have the lease settled, were willing to agree to the payme