A landlord tells a tenant that he will accept half rent during a war so long as the war lasts. The tenant pays half rent for years. After the war ends the landlord sues for full rent for the earlier years. Applying promissory estoppel in Central London Property Trust v High Trees, what is the likely result?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. The landlord is estopped from recovering the full rent for the period when the promise operated

  1. Step 1: Promissory estoppel can restrict the strict enforcement of a legal right when a clear promise is made and relied on.
  2. Step 2: It operates as a shield and suspends the right, which may revive when the circumstances change.
Answer
The landlord is estopped from recovering the full rent for the period when the promise operated.
Why not the others: The doctrine prevents recovery for the promised period; future rent revives when the promise ends; estoppel is a shield, not a basis for damages.

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