Holding over

In Pang Kin Hang v Tsui Hung Restaurant Ltd ([1986] HKEC 12) T refused to leave the demised premises at the end of the term. L sought vacant possession and mesne profits by summary judgment. It was held that a full trial was needed as to whether or not there was an estoppel or oral agreement to grant a new tenancy.

The judgment contains this passage:

‘[I]t is well established that if a tenant whose lease has expired be permitted to continue in possession pending a treaty for a further lease, he is not a tenant from year to year, but a tenant strictly at will, until some other interest is granted to him.’ (Hon. Deputy Judge Saied)

Michael Lower

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