*NEWSFLASH* Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea v Mellcraft

NEWSFLASH Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea v Mellcraft

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to discuss the High Court case Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea v Mellcraft. Richard provides a refresher of the background law including ground (g) of the LTA 1954 and delves into the facts of the case. Additionally, Richard offers a detailed analysis of the court's decision, focusing on crucial issues such as the application of the Act to mixed-use premises and the implications of ground (g) regarding occupation for your own purposes. Cases mentioned: The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea v Mellcraft Ltd [2024] Greyson v P&O Holdings (1997) R (Annington Properties Limited) v Secretary of State for Defence [2023]

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