Commercial Leases

The London Borough of Newham v Mrs Ngozi Thomas-Van Staden [2008] EWCA Civ 1414

We highlight for readers’ interest a couple of recent cases concerning the conduct of arbitrators undertaking rent reviews. In general terms it is now quite difficult to overturn an arbitrators’ award. The courts tend to take a strict..

The reduction of the standard rate of VAT from 17.5% to 15% from 1 December 2008 will have implications for commercial landlords and tenants. Rent in advance Where a landlord has collected rent in advance for a rental period that straddles 1..

Business Environment Bow Lane Ltd v Deanwater Estates Ltd [2008] EWHC 2003 (TCC)

Olufemi Osibanjo and anor v Seahive Investments Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 1282