I have ashop ina larger building . The landlord erected scaffolding around the who;e building blocking the retail shops . I wrote to him complaining that my business turnover had been reduced. I requested buta rent reduction during the works but he refused . He asked to see my bank staements as proof at which i refused. This has dragged on 6 months now and i have witheld rent until we can agree. I feel the landlord hs breached my quiet enjoyment and i am due some kind of reduction or compensation. He admitted in writing that he had told me about the building works on the upper floors but failed to tell me about the scaffolding and aplogised for doing so . How do i stand if he takes me to court for the rent arrears ?
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