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
Legal Issues
- 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
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