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Damages for disrepair-applying Simmons v Castle (Khan v Mehmood)

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Published on: 01 July 2022
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  • What are the practical implications of this case?
  • What was the background?
  • What did the court decide?
  • Case details

Article summary

Property Disputes analysis: The Court of Appeal has held that general damages for breach of a repairing covenant are subject to the 10% Simmons v Castle uplift. This analysis looks at the arguments raised for disapplying the uplift in disrepair cases, and provides a summary of the decision. Written by Thomas Stockton, associate solicitor at MSB Solicitors.

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