Landmark Chambers

This Q&A considers whether a tenancy can be granted to a minor.

This Q&A considers whether it is still necessary to register an interim charging order with HMLR where a final order has already been obtained.

This Q&A looks at a tenant’s repairing obligations using a case study scenario.

This Q&A considers whether it is possible for the claimant to file and serve a witness statement in support of their claim where the defendant has already filed and served a defence in an accelerated possession proceeding.

This Q&A considers whether a tenant can claim protection under LP(R)A 1938, s 3.

This Q&A considers whether there is a similar offence to that in section 77 of the Building Act 1984 for which a person can be prosecuted under the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 (LBA(A)A 1939) for not complying with a court order made under LBA(A)A 1939, s 64.

This Q&A looks at registration of a charge at Companies House.

This Q&A considers the status of a lease with an uncertain term and with it can exclude the provisions under LTA 1954 validly and terminate.

This Q&A considers whether an agreement to let a room in a house with the right to use shared facilities is granted with an assured shorthold tenancy or a licence by the landlord.

This Q&A considers the situation where a lease by renewal of an original lease requires the tenant (who is the original tenant) to remove ‘all alterations installed by the tenant’. It goes on to consider whether this covenant would apply to alterations made by the tenant under the original lease or only those made since the renewal lease.

This Q&A looks at when a deed of substituted security will be necessary.

This Q&A considers if, where Heads of Terms (HoTs) were agreed but no formal lease was executed and the tenant has been in occupation, the landlord can serve a section 25 notice to terminate any implied agreement. It also considers whether they are bound by the termination provisions in the HoTs.

This Q&A considers the interest liability on rent arrears.