A Practical Approach to Landlord and Tenant

by Garner, Simon; Frith, Alexandra

• ISBN13: 9780199535118
• ISBN10: 0199535116
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-25
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This concise and readable title explains the fundamentals of landlord and tenant law. While the sheer bulk of legislation applying to this area of law can appear intimidating, A Practical Approach to Landlord and Tenant Law provides a systematic guide to the principles and practice of land and property law which is ideal for student and practitioner alike. The book covers the basics of landlord and tenant law providing extensive treatment for both the common law and the statutory codes, and explaining and analyzing such diverse areas as leases, tenancy, assignment and subletting, agricultural holdings, business tenancies, and eviction. The fifth edition has been comprehensively updated to cover all recent developments in the law. A new chapter on the 2004 Housing Act explains specific provisions of the new Act as they relate to areas such as secure tenancy, and possession. This edition also considers the impact of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, which has now come into force. Relevant and up-to-date case law is covered and the various statutory codes applying to both residential and business tenancies are clearly set out, with key points highlighted. Very much a practical guide, this title makes frequent use of examples, checklists, forms and precedents, specifically designed to assist the busy professional and student. A Practical Approach to Landlord and Tenant Law is an indispensable resource for those working in this field.

Author Biography

Simon Garner and Alexandra Frith are both barristers specializing in landlord and tenant law

Table of Contents

The Common Law

The basis

The distinction between a lease and a license

Creating a tenancy

Introduction to obligations in leases

Implied obligations

Express obligations

Repair - Contractual obligations

Repair - Obligations arising in tort

Assignment and subletting - Continuing obligations

Termination of tenancies: An overview - the common law rules

Forfeiture

The Statutory Codes

Introduction to the statutory codes

The Rent Act 1977

Protected tenancies

The Rent Act 1977

Recovery of possession by the landlord

The Housing Act 1988

Assured tenancies

The Housing Act 1988

Recovery of possession by the landlord

The Housing Act 1985

Secure tenancies

The Housing Act 1985

Recovery of possession by the landlord

The Housing Act 2004

Protection from eviction

Long residential leases at low rents

Management and service charges in long leases

Enfranchisement and leasehold extension

Commonhold

Business tenancies

Agricultural holdings

Farm business tenancies

Residential protection of agricultural workers

Your practice

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