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]
