Grimes v The Trustees of the Essex Farmers And Union Hunt

Grimes v The Trustees of the Essex Farmers And Union Hunt

Once the tenant notifies the landlord in writing of a new address under clause 14.2, that address supersedes the original address in the Particulars for service of notices; service at the old address is invalid.

Parties
Appellant: Terence Francis Grimes; Respondents: The Trustees of the Essex Farmers and Union Hunt
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Service of Notice, Interpretation of Tenancy Agreements, Termination of Agricultural Tenancy
Landlord and Tenant Contract Law Service of Notice Interpretation of Tenancy Agreements Termination of Agricultural Tenancy

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Parties

Terence Francis Grimes

Appellant

The Trustees of the Essex Farmers and Union Hunt

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether notice to quit was validly served at the address specified in the tenancy agreement after tenant notified new address
  2. 2 Interpretation of clause 14.2 of the tenancy agreement regarding service of notices
  3. 3 Whether tenant's written notice of change of address was duly received by landlord

Ratio Decidendi

Once the tenant notifies the landlord in writing of a new address under clause 14.2, that address supersedes the original address in the Particulars for service of notices; service at the old address is invalid.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Judgment below set aside
  • Mr Grimes awarded damages of £31,500 plus appropriate interest and costs