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Smith and Another v Jafton Properties Ltd [electronic resource]

Language: English Publication details: 2011Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: [2011] EWCA Civ 1251, 2 November 2011. Considers whether the assignment of part of a leased property results in physical severance of the property. Appellant S were each assigned part of a leasehold property of which respondent J was the freeholder. S sought to enfranchise but J objected that S did not qualify under the legislation, the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. "Held": Appeal upheld. S qualified as they were each the tenant of only two flats

[2011] EWCA Civ 1251, 2 November 2011. Considers whether the assignment of part of a leased property results in physical severance of the property. Appellant S were each assigned part of a leasehold property of which respondent J was the freeholder. S sought to enfranchise but J objected that S did not qualify under the legislation, the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. "Held": Appeal upheld. S qualified as they were each the tenant of only two flats