Wates v Rowland and Anor

[1952] 1 All ER 470

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(Judgment by: Hodson LJ)

Between: Wates
And: Rowland and Anor

Court:

Judges: Sir Raymond Evershed MR
Jenkins LJ

Hodson LJ

Subject References:
HOUSING
LANDLORD AND TENANT
RENT
Rent Restriction
Permitted increase
'Improvement' of house
Structural alteration
Repairs
Replacement of defective floor
Laying of additional concrete bed

Legislative References:
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Act, 1920 (c 17) - s 2(1)(a), s 2(5)

Case References:
Rabbitt v Grant - [1940] IR 323; 2nd Digest Supp
Strood Estates Co Ltd v Gregory - [1936] 2 All ER 355; [1936] 2 KB 605; 105 LJKB 726; 155 LT 82; affd HL [1937] 3 All ER 656; [1938] AC 118; 106 LJKB 752; 157 LT 338; 31 Digest, Replacement, 667, 7660

Hearing date: 5-6 February 1952
Judgment date: 7 February 1952

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Judgment by:
Hodson LJ

Although we are differing from the judge, I agree so fully with the conclusion at which Jenkins LJ has arrived, and with the reasons that he has given, that I will add nothing except that I agree that the appeal should be allowed.

Appeal allowed.

Solicitors: Blundell, Baker & Co (for the landlord); Copley Singleton & Billson (for the tenants).