Leases in Writing
Except for a tenancy taking effect in possession with a term not exceeding 3 years [s.2(5)(a) Law of Property...
Emails as contracts
This article taken with thanks from the Painsmith Solicitors blog. Original article here In University of Plymouth v...
Trespasser or Tenant?
The definition of when a claim against a trespasser can be made is: “a possession claim against...
Landlord can force sub-tenant to pay ...
A superior landlord has the right to require a sub-tenant to make future payments of rent to him where his immediate...
Verbal (parol) Tenancies
Is it possible to have a verbal tenancy? This is never advisable but yes it is possible [s54 Law of Property Act...
Subletting (Assured Shorthold Tenancy...
Termination of head tenancy: effect on assured [shorthold] tenancy The common law provides that where a tenancy is...
Is flat above shop residential or com...
Kent Coast Property Investments v Ward [1990] 45 E.G. 107 Abstract: Where a demise consisted of a corner shop with...
Assignment
Introduction A sub-letting of the whole term operates as an assignment. An assignment is different to a sub-letting...


