Veeraswamy, a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant on Regent Street, faces eviction as its landlord, the Crown Estate, plans to renovate the building, including the offices above. The lease expires in June, and the Crown Estate has declined renewal, citing redevelopment needs. Veeraswamy is challenging the decision but must relocate if unsuccessful.
In an article for The Caterer, Partner Simon Painter and Professional Support Lawyer Lynsey McIntyre outline how landlords can refuse lease renewal if they can prove genuine intent and need to redevelop the premises.
“The redevelopment ground is the one most used by landlords to oppose a new tenancy. To succeed, the landlord must prove that it intends to redevelop the premises and that it needs legal possession of the premises to complete the works.”
Simon Painter and Lynsey McIntyre
Partner and Professional Support Lawyer
Read the full article on The Caterer website.
