Cases - Cramas Properties Ltd v Connaught Fur Trimmings Ltd

Record details

Name

Cramas Properties Ltd v Connaught Fur Trimmings Ltd

Date

[1965]

Citation

1 WLR 892

Legislation

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Keywords

Lease renewal - compensation

Summary

If there is a change in occupation during the 14-year period, in order for double compensation to be payable, the new occupier must be the successor of the actual business belonging to the previous occupier. It is not sufficient that merely the same type of business is carried on.