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.