Post Christchurch improvements rent percentages in leases come under the spotlight.
Issues with quiet enjoyment in commercial leases
There are some decisions that a lessor can retain complete control over in their lease.
There has been another case in relation to the ADLS standard lease clause, which provides the term of a lease shall at once terminate if there is destruction or damage rendering the premises untenantable.
A lessee gets an interim injunction preventing the lessor from taking back the premises following lease expiry, despite the lessor's best efforts to manage the renewal process.
Lessors are encouraged to take a lot of care and attention when cancelling leases under the Property Law Act 2007. The Supreme Court's decision on 10 May 2011 in Ingram & Knee v Patcroft Properties Limited shows that care and attention is very important.
What is happening in Chrischurch is impacting on the NZ property industry in all sorts of ways. One of these is the debate regarding contractual obligations between the parties.
How to tell if a landlord's decision is reasonable.
When is consent unreasonably withheld to an assignment, sublease or change of use?
Can a lessor be made to review the rent?