In commercial property lease ends, navigating dilapidations disputes requires a precise understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927. Henry Mahalski analyzes the High Court case of Peachside Ltd v Lee and Keung regarding the "Pearl City" restaurant in Manchester. This post details how the court evaluated the two statutory limbs of section 18(1)—diminution in value and supersession—and shows how a landlord's phased works strategy and independent expert evidence ultimately
