Can Fire Safety Frustrate a Commercial Lease? Into Nominee 1 v Study Group

Can Fire Safety Frustrate a Commercial Lease? Into Nominee 1 v Study Group

July 6, 2026 · 14 min

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This episode examines the case Into Nominee 1 Ltd v Study Group UK Ltd, focusing on the principle of frustration in commercial leases due to unexpected events.

Can a commercial lease come to an end because an unexpected event has destroyed its purpose? In this episode of Unpacking the Case, Richard and Lizzie examine Into Nominee 1 Ltd v Study Group UK Ltd, a recent High Court decision that visits the contractual principle of frustration. The case is the latest in a long line of attempts by tenants to argue that a lease has been frustrated by events outside their control. This time, the dispute arose against the backdrop of post-Grenfell fire safety...

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Hosts: Richard, Lizzie

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Organizations: Into Nominee 1 Ltd, Study Group UK Ltd, High Court

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