In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Davitt Jones Bould's Head of Legal Training, to discuss Sainsbury’s Supermarkets v Medley Assets. Richard analyses the background of the case and the importance of ground (f) of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1945. Although this is a county court case, it addresses a crucial legal issue concerning the interpretation of ‘the holding’ in the context of opposed lease renewals. Richard also offers valuable insights for tenants facing ground (f) opposition, explaining the court’s reasoning and its implications for future cases. Cases mentioned:Sainsbury’s Supermarkets v Medley Assets [2024]Betty's Cafe v Phillips Furnishing Stores (1959)S. Franses Ltd v Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd [2018]Atkinson v Bettison [1955] Get in touch!

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