SINCE the introduction of the ‘new’ (although now not-so-new) Electronic Communications Code in December 2017, a lack of useful case law in relation to the imposition of Code rights by Telecoms Operators on private landowners has continued to frustrate lease renewals under the new Code.
Here Emma Smith Chartered Survetor based in the Carlisle Office of H&H Land & Estates, discusses this issue in more detail.
Operators continue to attempt to impose minimal rental levels on new agreements, much to the dissatisfaction of the Site Provider.
Aside from the rent, the other terms of the lease are of equal importance and should not be overlooked by getting distracted solely by the rental values proposed.