Alexander Whatley successful for Respondent in high value standard form of lease dispute
19th March 2024
3PB Barristers’ commercial and property law specialist Alexander Whatley has successfully represented the Respondent Company in the recent case of Fitzroy Place Residential Limited & Others v Lovitt & Others [2024] UKUT 63 (LC), heard in the Upper Tribunal by Deputy Chamber President Martin Rodger KC.
The issue concerned the meaning of a standard form of lease used in a large and prestigious development in Central London comprising both residential and commercial premises. The case specifically related to the proportions in which the leaseholders of private apartments in the development are required to contribute towards the cost of services provided by the landlord to the development, and the extent of a discretion given to the landlord to vary those proportions.
The appeal was dismissed. To read the full Judgment, please click here.
Alexander Whatley is a commercial, chancery and property barrister. To contact or instruct Alexander, please contact David Fielder via email, or telephone 020 7583 8055.
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