There are two Limbs to section 18 of the Landlord and Tenant Act that may provide a defence to a dilapidations claim.

The issue usually becomes apparent when a developer wants to build on a site that adjoins existing property or on land that enjoy rights of light over the development site. The developer can’t interfere with the neighbour’s right to light (by building in a way that blocks light), unless it has the benefiting owner’s consent.…
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