Ivorygrove Ltd. v Global Grange Ltd

Ivorygrove Ltd. v Global Grange Ltd

It was open to the judge on the evidence to find that the proposed works, including the removal and reconstruction of partitions, installation of a larger lift, structural reinforcements, and associated works, amounted to demolition or reconstruction of a substantial part of the premises or substantial work of construction under section 30(1)(f) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and that there is no legal requirement that such works must involve load-bearing or structural elements.

Parties
Appellant/claimant: Ivorygrove Limited; Respondent/defendant: Global Grange Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 June 2003
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Central London County Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; permission to appeal granted but appeal fails on merits.
Legal Topics
Security of Tenure, Business Tenancies, Demolition and Reconstruction, Substantial Works of Construction, Section 30(1)(f) Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Landlord and Tenant Law Property Law Security of Tenure Business Tenancies Demolition and Reconstruction Substantial Works of Construction Section 30(1)(f) Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

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Parties

Ivorygrove Limited

Appellant/claimant

Global Grange Limited

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Central London County Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed works by the landlord constitute demolition or reconstruction of a substantial part of the premises or substantial work of construction under section 30(1)(f) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
  2. 2 Whether non-load bearing partitions and general refurbishment works fall within the ambit of section 30(1)(f)
  3. 3 Whether the judge at first instance misdirected himself in law or erred in his assessment of the facts

Ratio Decidendi

It was open to the judge on the evidence to find that the proposed works, including the removal and reconstruction of partitions, installation of a larger lift, structural reinforcements, and associated works, amounted to demolition or reconstruction of a substantial part of the premises or substantial work of construction under section 30(1)(f) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and that there is no legal requirement that such works must involve load-bearing or structural elements.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; permission to appeal granted but appeal fails on merits.

Orders

  • Permission to appeal granted
  • Appeal dismissed