CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 4(b)

A tenant leased a block of flats in 1995 at a ground rent of 4 500. Due to an economic crisis leaving many flats unoccupied, the landlord agreed in writing in 2007 to reduce the rent to 2 500, which was paid until 2012 when the crisis ended and flats became fully occupied. The landlord then sought to return to the original rent.

Advise the tenant whether she is liable to pay 4 500 or 2 500.