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Forfeiture of a leaseWhen can a landlord exercise the right to forfeit a lease?Forfeiture is a landlord’s right to bring a lease to an end as a result...
Specific performance of property agreementsIf a party to a property agreement fails to comply with its obligations, the other party may wish to apply...
Can a tenant retract a notice to quit previously served to exercise a break clause in an assured shorthold tenancy before expiry of the notice?Whether...
Occupiers’ liabilityOccupiers' Liability Act 1957Under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 (OLA 1957), an occupier of property owes a common law duty of...
Periodic tenanciesThis Practice Note sets out the nature of a periodic tenancy and the procedure and notice periods for terminating such a tenancy. It also covers the impact of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and the distinction between a periodic tenancy and a tenancy at will.What is a periodic
Where possession has been granted under a mandatory ground (such as section 8 possession proceedings) can a landlord ask for a suspended possession order whereby the order will not be enforced so long as arrears are paid and rent kept up to date? If so, and such order is then breached, can the
How should a landlord complete the 'warrant details' in form N325, request for warrant for possession of a property, where it wishes only to enforce the order for possession and not the judgment for the arrears? Would including the court issue fee in this section be sufficient?A judgment or order
What notice would be required to be given to the owner of a static caravan, on a caravan site, where there is no formal agreement? Would the site manager have to give a reason for not renewing the caravan licence?If there is a licence or contract in place under which a person is entitled to station
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