Tarmac –v- Hughes

The recent decision of the Agricultural Land Tribunal of Wales in the above case represents another success for Nigel Davis Solicitors who acted for the landlords, Tarmac UK Limited, in an application for a Case C Certificate. The case was most unusual in that the tenant, Mr. Hughes, proved to be extremely elusive particularly when it came to the service of papers and the hearing itself which had to take place on no less than three separate occasions. Mr Hughes’ practice with regard to his post was to allow this to pile up in an outbuilding which meant that personal service had to be effected at every stage.

When the hearing finally took place the Tribunal was satisfied that Mr. Hughes had failed to comply with the rules of good husbandry, which was evident not only from the visits by the Tribunal members, but also from the photographic history produced by the landlord. The Certificate was duly granted. Notice to quit has now been served and the landlord should obtain vacant possession of this holding in March 2010.

For further information on applications for a Case C Certificate, or landlord and tenant problems generally, please contact Nigel Davis at Nigel Davis Solicitors.

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