The Building Safety Act Blind Spot: Essendi Hotels v London Property Group

In this episode of Unpacking the Case, Richard and Lizzie discuss Essendi Hotels UK 2 Limited v London Property Group, a High Court decision examining responsibility for unsafe cladding in a commercial lease.The case concerns a budget hotel near Wembley that was forced to shut its doors after combustible cladding, similar to that involved in the Grenfell Tower tragedy, created serious fire safety concerns. With the Building Safety Act offering no protection because the property was a hotel rather than residential accommodation, the dispute turned on a fundamental question of landlord and tenant law: who was responsible for putting the problem right?Whether you advise on hotels, offices, retail or mixed-use developments, this episode highlights why careful drafting of repair and compliance provisions has never been more important.Relevant cases: Credit Suisse v Beegas Nominees Ltd [1994]Welsh v Greenwich London Borough Council (2000)Get in touch! Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers legal training tailored to your organisation’s needs, delivered in person across the UK or remotely. We also run free monthly webinars through for surveyors, solicitors, and property professionals across sectors. To sign up or learn more, visit our events page here or email [email protected] for information and booking.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or professional advice. No liability is accepted by Davitt Jones Bould for any reliance placed on its content. Get in touch!