A business tenant has occupied two business premises owned by the same landlord for more than six months. A written tenancy at will for one of the properties provides for the tenant to pay a monthly rent and is capable of termination at any time. What notice period needs to be given to terminate and how is it best to recover outstanding rent? The second premises are occupied on an ‘implied’ tenancy at will ie no written agreement exists. Does the tenant have security of tenure?

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