E.ON UK plc v Gilesports Limited : Section 1(3) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1988
A tenant application for consent to assign a lease can sometimes prove a fractious affair and can strain relations between landlord and tenant. Sometimes, the landlord is not in favour of the proposed assignee or simply fails to provide its consent in a timely fashion. Both circumstances can frustrate a tenant wishing to exercise its right to assign. The E.ON UK plc v Gilesports Limited case should be seen as a warning to tenants that they must adopt a proactive approach when applying for consent to assign.
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