Is a landlord under a short lease of a premises, in respect of common parts of the building including the exterior of the building, liable for his tenant’s injuries under the extended covenant implied into the tenancy by s.11(1A) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985?
Case broadcast live from the Supreme Court today.
Marc Glover has been instructed as Prince Hussam's lead counsel in the dispute since 2023, having taken over from John Wardell KC (Wilberforce). Peter Arden KC (Erskine Chambers) and Geraint Jones KC (3 Paper Buildings), were engaged with Marc in the Petition hearing, along with Tanfield’s Hugh Rowan. Marc and Hugh were assisted Sami Allan, Pupil Barrister at Tanfield Chambers. Stephen Moverly-Smith KC (XXIV) and Adam Baradon KC (Blackstone) acted on behalf of MTC.
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