Frustration: The extent of its applicability

Mark Pawlowski considers the extent to which the doctrine of frustration may operate to terminate rights in land In summary, it can be said that the English courts are prepared to admit that the doctrine of frustration applies to the sale of land. However, the actual circumstances in which the doctrine will actually be held …
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Vacant Possession: A practical overview

Dr Keith Shaw analyses the Court of Appeal decision in Ibrend Estates, and what vacant possession really means in practice ‘Tenants frequently misunderstand the requirements for the successful operation of a break option, and unwittingly find that they remain liable and tied to the covenants contained in their current lease because of a failure to …
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