The Case of the Expanding Tenant: McGee v Long Term Reversions

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to unpack the complex law of encroachment in leases, using the recent decision in McGee v Long Term Reversions (Harrogate Ltd).

The discussion explores whether encroachment during the term of a lease should be analysed through the lens of estoppel or adverse possession, and why that distinction matters. Richard explains how encroachment can arise in practice, how the courts approach these claims, and the consequences for both landlords and tenants.

This episode is essential listening for landlords, tenants, surveyors and advisers dealing with leasehold management, alterations and boundary creep. It highlights the risks encroachment poses, how claims may develop over time, and what this case could mean for future disputes.

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