The Ground (g) Case You Keep Hearing About: MVL v The Leadmill

In this Newsflash episode, Elizabeth Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to unpack a landmark High Court decision on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954,  a case set in an iconic events venue, frequently referenced in our webinars.

MVL Properties (2017) Limited v The Leadmill Limited [2025] focuses on the operation of ground (g), examining what a landlord must prove to demonstrate a genuine intention to occupy and successfully oppose a tenant’s right to a new lease. Lizzie and Richard explore why intention is so often contested, how the courts assess credibility, and where landlords’ plans can fall short.

The episode also considers the wider implications for tenant protection, including the interaction with human rights arguments. It is essential listening for landlords, tenants and advisers navigating lease renewals under the 1954 Act and to understand why this case continues to shape ground (g) disputes.

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