Justin Sturdy

Landlords and tenants alike are being warned of the importance of clear drafting in relation to their commercial property leases following the recent ruling in Hipwell v Szurek . In this case, Ms Szurek rented premises from Mr Hipwell to be a...

A recent case provides helpful guidance for both landlords and tenants of mixed use and other commercial buildings in relation to the relationship between a standard landlord’s right to enter the property for particular purposes during a lease (e.g. to develop other parts of it) and its obligation to allow the tenant quiet enjoyment of the premises.