Right of first refusal – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 – Grant of leases – Relevant disposals

York House (Chelsea) Ltd v Edward Allen Victor Thompson (1) and Domitila Thompson (2) [2019] EWHC 2203 (Ch) (Zacaroli J) (15 August 2019)

Whilst the focus of this case is statutory rights granted to tenants of residential premises, the principles apply not only to residential blocks but also to qualifying mixed-use blocks. We highlight the case in brief to raise awareness and for the benefit of those readers who advise clients with mixed-use schemes.