In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to analyse the recent First-tier Tribunal decision in On Tower v AP Wireless II.

This important case raises significant questions for both landlords and tenants in relation to periodic tenancies and tenancies at will, as well as their interaction with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and the Electronic Communications Code.

Richard and Lizzie discuss:

• How the Tribunal approached the distinction between a periodic tenancy and a tenancy at will.

• Why this distinction matters when determining security of tenure under the 1954 Act.

• The wider implications for operators and landowners in the telecoms sector, particularly where the Electronic Communications Code applies.

• Practical takeaways for landlords, tenants, and practitioners dealing with lease renewals and electronic communications agreements.

The case highlights ongoing uncertainty in this area of law and demonstrates the need for careful drafting and strategic advice when negotiating property rights. For those advising on commercial property or telecoms infrastructure, this episode provides valuable insight into how the courts are likely to treat such disputes going forward.