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Landlord and tentant law

Chapter 2.3

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the concept of lease as an interest in land and its implications. (cross-refer to Paper 1, Unit 1.3).

  • Explain the dual relationship between landlord and tenant.

  • Distinguish between fixed term lease, periodic lease,tenancy at sufferance and tenancy at will.

  • Explain the essential elements of a lease and the formalities required.

  • Explain the effect of dealing with a lease by assignment, subletting or novation.

  • Discuss the option to renew and circumstances leading to the determination of a lease.

  • Discuss the rights and duties implied by law on landlord and tenant respectively

  • State the grounds for the landlord’s right to distress for rent under the Distress Act 1934.

  • Explain commonly expressed terms/ covenants in a tenancy agreement.

  • Describe the remedies available for breach of term/covenant.

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