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George is the fee simple owner of a warehouse complex and adjoining yards. George lets the warehouse to David, with the lease containing a covenant that David will use the warehouse as a timber merchant. The warehouse contains a wood drying shed that relies on the free flow of air from the adjoining yards. After the grant, George erects a number of buildings on the adjoining yard that restrict the air flow. Which of the following statements best describes the legal position?
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George has breached the covenant not to derogate from grant as the land cannot be used for the purpose for which it was leased. A breach of the covenant for quiet enjoyment involves physical interference with the demised premises. However, where the landlord's actions on his own land prevent the use of the demised premises for the intended purpose, this amounts to a breach of the implied covenant not to derogate from grant.
Key Point: The covenant not to derogate from grant ensures that the landlord's actions do not prevent the tenant from using the premises for the intended purpose. This covenant protects tenants from any conduct by the landlord that would frustrate the use of the leased property as agreed.
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Certainly! Let's break down the situation and the legal principles involved to help you understand.
### Situation Recap:
- **George** owns a warehouse complex and adjoining yards.
- **George** leases the warehouse to **David**, including a covenant that David will use the warehouse as a timber merchant.
- The warehouse needs free airflow from the adjoining yards for its wood drying shed to function properly.
- After the lease is granted, **George** erects buildings on the adjoining yard, restricting the airflow.
### Key Legal Principles:
1. **Covenant Not to Derogate from Grant:**
- This is an implied covenant in many leases.
- It means that the landlord (George) must not do anything on his retained land that would substantially interfere with the tenant's (David’s) use of the leased land for the purpose it was let.
2. **Covenant for Quiet Enjoyment:**
- This implies that the landlord should not interfere with the tenant’s possession and enjoyment of the leased premises.
### Analysis:
- **George’s Actions:** By erecting buildings on the adjoining yard that restrict the airflow, George prevents David from using the warehouse effectively as a timber merchant (since the drying shed cannot work properly without proper airflow).
- **Breach of Covenant Not to Derogate from Grant:** George’s actions on his own land have frustrated David's use of the warehouse for its intended purpose. This breach means David cannot use the premises for the timber merchant activities as agreed in the lease.
### Conclusion:
George has committed a legal breach because his actions have impaired David's ability to use the warehouse for the intended purpose.
### Correct Legal Position:
George's erection of buildings that restrict airflow is a breach of the covenant not to derogate from the grant. This covenant ensures that the landlord’s actions on their retained land do not frustrate the tenant’s use of the leased property as intended.
### Encouragement:
Understanding these legal principles takes time and practice. Keep asking questions and engaging with the material, and soon these concepts will become clearer. You're doing great by seeking to understand the finer points of law. Keep it up!
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