Reynolds v City of Darwin

[2021] NTCA 3

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Catchwords

1. Land Law
2. › Leases
3. › Option to renew
4. › Exercise of option
5. › Requirement for written notice
6. › Whether oral notice sufficient
7. › Whether general awareness of lessee's intentions constitutes acceptance
1. Equity
2. › Estoppel
3. › Representations by employees or agents
4. › Whether representation gave rise to estoppel or equitable remedy
1. Appeal
2. › Scope of appellate review
3. › Appeal limited to questions of law
4. › Local Court to Supreme Court
5. › Supreme Court to Court of Appeal

Quick Take

An option to renew a lease that requires written notice of acceptance cannot be exercised by oral communication or by the lessor's general awareness of the lessee's intentions regarding the premises. Evidence that council employees were aware of the lessee's plans and that the lessee attempted to arrange meetings to discuss renewal does not constitute acceptance of a renewal offer.

Case Details

Citation[2021] NTCA 3

CourtNTCA

JurisdictionNorthern Territory

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