In re A Lease Mihi Tarena to Swinton - [1953] NZLR 145

Maori Land — Lease — Right of Renewal — Rent in Arrears during Term of Lease — Amount thereof reduced by Court of Review — Notice of Desire to renew Lease given to Lessor — New Lease executed but Confirmation refused — Lessee's Payments in Terms of Court of Review's Order not in Breach of Lease — Previous Default in Payment of Rent operating to defeat Right of Renewal notwithstanding Subsequent Writing-off of Part by Court of Review — Lessee in Possession of Land, paying Current Rent and Rates when due — Lessee not Tenant as Tenancy not confirmed — Lessee not in Position to give Notice of Renewal — Lessor not Compellable to execute Renewal of Lease unless Lessee granted Relief from Forfeiture.