In re Archdale (Robert) Ltd. v [1976] JJ 355 (30 March 1976)

In re Archdale (Robert) Ltd. v [1976] JJ 355 (30 March 1976)

Rent control ceases to apply if the identity of the premises is fundamentally changed through structural alteration, resulting in a new house.

Citation
[1976] JJ 355
Parties
Applicant: Archdale (Robert) Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 March 1976
Procedural Posture
Housing Rent Control / Judgment
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Rent Control, Structural Alteration, Change of Premises Identity

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Parties

Archdale (Robert) Ltd.

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Housing Rent Control / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether rent control continues to apply after structural alterations effectively create a new house

Ratio Decidendi

Rent control ceases to apply if the identity of the premises is fundamentally changed through structural alteration, resulting in a new house.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Rent control no longer applies to the altered premises