On the Case: The return of S Franses and the pandemic impact on West End rents
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In a sequel to one of the most significant property law decisions of recent years - the Supreme Court judgment on lease renewal in S Franses Ltd v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd [2018] UKSC 62; [2019] EGLR 4 - Central London County Court has ruled on the terms of the tenant's new lease. Joanne Wicks QC, barrister at Wilberforce Chambers, and solicitor David Cooper, of David Cooper & Co, who acted for the claimant tenant, textile dealership S Franses, explain the court's decision and how it reflects the impact of Covid-19 on rent levels in the West End. Wicks and Cooper discuss the implications of the latest ruling for landlords and tenants going forward - and reflect on the lasting impact of the Supreme Court decision on lease renewal oppositions under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.  
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