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Series: Estates Gazette ; [2002] 19 EG (CS) 11/5/02Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: "J Murphy & Sons Ltd v Railtrack plc" CA, 29 April 2002. When assessing the open market rent for a new tenancy under Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part II on premises which were landlocked and only accessible through land owned tenant (J), the HC held that only 60% of the rent should be charged. The appellant landlord's (R) appeal that the lack of access should be disregarded was dismissed.

"J Murphy & Sons Ltd v Railtrack plc" CA, 29 April 2002. When assessing the open market rent for a new tenancy under Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part II on premises which were landlocked and only accessible through land owned tenant (J), the HC held that only 60% of the rent should be charged. The appellant landlord's (R) appeal that the lack of access should be disregarded was dismissed.