Chandrasena v. Alfred Silva – sllr 1997 volume 3 page 136

The case between Chandrasena (Plaintiff) and Alfred Silva (Defendant) addressed the issue of whether a landlord’s failure to object to a tenant’s sub-letting without written consent under the Rent Act constituted a waiver, thereby precluding subsequent ejectment proceedings. It was held that a landlord’s express or implied condonation of unauthorized sub-letting operates as a waiver of the right to seek ejectment, reaffirming the principle that prompt action is required from the landlord upon learning of the breach. Reliance was placed on relevant statutes and case law, particularly Carder v Menike, with the determination emphasizing that condonation is distinct from consent and that delay or inaction after knowledge of sub-letting undermines the right to eject. The dismissal of the appeal