Regis Property Co Ltd v Redman

Subject Matter

LANDLORD AND TENANT — Rent restriction — Standard Rent — Increase — Series of lettings — Transfer to landlord of burden previously borne by tenant — Whether after transfer of burden from tenant to landlord further increases permissible on grant of subsequent tenancies on ground of increased costs — “Previously borne by the tenant” — “Previous terms” — Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Act, 1920 (10 & 11 Geo. 5, c. 17), s. 2 (1) (b) (3).

LANDLORD AND TENANT — Covenant — Central heating installation — Block of flats — Covenant by landlord to supply hot water and central heating — Whether right or privilege known to law — Lease — Conveyance of land — Law of Property Act, 1925 (15 & 16 Geo. 5, c. 20), s. 62.