Landlord Law

Tenant and Landlord Rights

November 26, 2012

Guest post on US law regarding tenant and landlord rights. A lease is a written contract between a tenant and a landlord. While specific lease terms vary, all leases give both parties certain rights and responsibilities. Tenants’ Rights The most important right tenants have is the right to a safe, clean environment. That means that [...]

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Charities and Part 1 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1927

October 21, 2012

Raymond Cooper is a Consultant Property Lawyer Proposition: Whilst charities occupying premises are clearly protected by Part II of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, there must be a question mark over whether Part I of the 1927 Act applies. There is no doubt that charities occupying functional premises are protected by Part II of [...]

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Tenant Laws: Is it the Landlord’s Fault?

September 29, 2012

(US law and generally) Tenants and landlords each have duties to one another. Tenants are responsible for keeping the property clean and disposing of trash. Tenants are also liable for any damage that they or their guests cause to the property. They may also be subject to other responsibilities as outlined in the lease agreement. [...]

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Index Linked Rent Reviews

September 24, 2012

Proposition: It is not safe to grant leases under which the rent is reviewed at intervals solely by reference to the Retail Prices Index (or the Consumer Prices Index).

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Legal insurance and property

September 22, 2012

Frankly, we are always surprised that the market for insurance in the legal sector is not as mature as in other areas of life and business. Stepping aside from property and residential tenancies for a moment, most of us now have myriad insurance policies for the most important things, whether life cover, home insurance, medical [...]

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How to Find Out What Kind of Tenancy You Have

July 19, 2012

(Property law in England & Wales) With so many different tenancy types, with each having their own rights and obligations, it can be difficult to figure out which one you have. This article should help you to figure out which type you have, so you know what your legal rights are. Before 15th Jan 1989. [...]

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