23 Jul 1983
SCAIFFEE LTD v. CHOW HET CHUEN AND OTHERS
- Citation
- SCAIFFEE LTD v. CHOW HET CHUEN AND OTHERS
- Court
- Lands Tribunal
- Case number
- LDLA15/1983
The Tribunal held that the statutory multiple of rateable value establishes only a minimum; reasonable compensation must reflect the tenant's actual loss measured by the value of the tenant's expected future use at restricted rent plus reasonable disturbance costs; past occupation or sentimental value is not compensable; sub-tenants receive an apportioned share of that loss. The Tribunal quantified tenants' interests by estimating profit rent and capitalising at 13% for defined periods and added disturbance allowances to reach the awards ordered.