Landlord’s Intention to Redevelop - From Principle to Practice

Introduction

One of the most important and contentious grounds on which a landlord can oppose a tenant’s request for a new lease under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is the landlord’s intention to redevelop, found in section 30(1)(f). This allows a landlord to oppose the grant of a new lease on the basis of an intention to redevelop.

Understanding this provision is essential for anyone advising landlords or tenants in contested lease renewals, because redevelopment claims are fact-sensitive, procedurally complex, and carry real commercial consequences if handled incorrectly.

Delegates will gain a clear understanding of the current legal framework, the most recent cases, and the practical steps that need to be taken to either establish or challenge ground (f).

The webinar will also provide practical tips and answers to tricky questions that frequently arise in this area such as the timing of works and how disputes about partial occupation should be dealt with.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The legal framework
• Overview of section 30(1)(f) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and when landlords can rely on it to oppose lease renewals
• The ‘Intention’ test
• What the courts require for a landlord’s intention to be genuine, settled, and an achievable intention
• Evidence landlords need to produce
• Witness Statements (if landlord is an individual), plans/drawings, planning permission, funding arrangements, vacant possession, date of intention
• Recent Case Law developments
• Common pitfalls and challenges
• What can go wrong if landlords fail to evidence their plans properly
• Tactical considerations
• Practical advice and tips
• Guidance on how to prepare redevelopment cases and how to respond to challenges
• Consequences of getting it wrong
• The risks for landlords in pursuing redevelopment without adequate preparation

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 6th February 2026

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