Unlawful assignment – oral business lease – equitable lease – 21-year term – application for a renewal lease

Manton Securities Ltd v Mohammed Nazam (t/a new Dadyal Cash & Carry) [2008] EWCA 805

This case is a classic example of problems and difficulties that can arise when an assignment of a lease and subsequent dealings are dealt with in an informal way – with quite serious adverse consequences for the landlord.