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9.1 Contents of a Lease: Repair and Insurance Flashcards

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1
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What case shows SP is a possible remedy for breach of repair covenant

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Rainbow Estates

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2
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Limit on CRAR

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6 years arrears

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3
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What is ‘The Code’ short for

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The Code for Leasing Business Premises

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What can T do if 146 notice served

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Apply for relief

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What to check if T has O to redecorate

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No veto over colours + no O if already done in last 12 months

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Two kinds of security L may get from T

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Deposit and guarantee from 3rd

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Before when do leases of more than 21 years have to be reg

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Prior to 13 Oct 2003

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Why is an SP order always unlikely

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Due to constant supervision

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When are damages for breach of repair covenant under 18 LTA ‘27 not available

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If premises to be pulled down or structurally altered after Lease

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What way can L get around s.18 LTA restrictions

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By using Jervis v Harris clause to enter + repair himself

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Where are the uses of deposit by L set out

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In deposit deed

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1(1) LP(R)A requires what

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146 special notice if forfeiture for breach of repair covenant + lease 7+ w/ 3 left

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In what kinds of buildings is it important that latent/inherent defects are not the responsibility of T

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Newer properties as not yet apparent

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Per what statute must 146 notice be ‘special’ for forfeiture due to breach of repair covenant

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LP(R)A s. 1(1)

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What must be considered if lease of only part (in terms of access + costs)

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Need access to common areas + pay service charge between Ts

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When is there no need to serve a special s.144 notice despite L forfeitting the lease for breach of repair covenant

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Either lease does not have 3 years left, or lease is for less than 7 years (under LP(R)A)

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How is insurance premium recouped by L

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Through insurance rent from Ts

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18
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What does the ‘demise’ refer to

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Extent of the property

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19
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When is a Schedule of Condition likely

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If property is older

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When should the cost of repairs carried out by L be recoverable from T

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Within 14 days of written demand

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When does forfeiture NOT require 146 LPA ‘25 notice

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If for non-payment of rent

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22
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Jervis v Harris clause is what

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Self-help clause

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What clause must L negotiate in order to have right of forfeiture

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Forfeiture clause

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What should T not be liable for in respect of damage caused by IRs

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To repair or replace anything damaged by IRs

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How many references to 'Insured Risk' in repair clause and where
Twice - exclude repair O if caused by Insured Risk, and exclude replacing F&F if damage caused by IR
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What replaces TR1 in agreeing a lease
The lease itself
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What is an FRI lease
Full repairing and insuring lease
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What must 146 notice set out
Breach, require remedy + T to pay compensation
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What should the duty to replace items exclude liability for
Those damaged by an IR
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When is an injunction unlikely to be awarded
If damages are appropriate and sufficient
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What is the process for forfeiture for breach of repair covenant if covered by LP(R)A
Serve special 146 notice
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146(11) LPA '25
No 146 notice for forfeiture in non-payment of rent
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What should T do if L reserves right to re-enter premises (amending clause)
Make it upon reasonable notice during normal business hours unless it is an emergency
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When will rent suspension clause NOT apply
If insurance policy made void due to act/omission of T
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If lease clause says replace all items w/ identical, what should it change to for T
Only if beyond economic repair, and only substantially similar
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What should any covenant for T to yield up be to
Satisfaction of L's surveyor acting reasonably
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What does L usually get insurance for if there is a rent suspension clause
Insurance for that period
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What must a 146 'special' notice state
T's right to serve counter-notice within 28 days
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When does CRAR apply
7 clear days' notice to T + at least 7 days' rent due
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Three typical IRs
Fire, water pipe bursts and riot
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What happens if T serves counter notice to 146 special notic
L must get leave of court to continue
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Rainbow Estates shows what
Specific performance for repair obligation possible, but only if unusual, e.g. no Jervis v Harris and no forfeiture clause
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Why are insurance rent and service charge included as Rents
To take advantage of remedies for non-payment
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SP repair case
Rainbow Estates
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What is the LR priority search for part of the property
OS2
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Why is recovery of damages for unpaid rent limited to 6 years
Claimed as debt, so capped under LA '80
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What defects should be excluded for T
Latent and inherent defects
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What Code provides tenant-friendly guidelines for leases
The Code for Leasing Business Premises
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What is the benefit to L of FRI leas
Clear income stream
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What guideline supports 'maintain' in repair
Code for Leasing Business Premises
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If property has benefit of RoW, what do you advise T on
Adequacy
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What is the limit on damages for non-payment of rent
6 year period prior to Ps, claimed as debt
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Why is mortgagee consent needed if on OC
Bc of Restriction on OC
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How is SDLT calculated for leases
Based on term of lease, rent and any premium paid
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s.18 LTA '27 applies to what
Damages for breach of repair covenant
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What doc is used if delay between agreeing terms of lease + granting leas
Agreement for lease
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Rainbow Estates key
SP repair
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Rainbow Estates ratio
SP is possible for breach of repair covenant
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In what case may SP be likely for breach of repair covenant
Exceptional - no Jervis nor forfeiture clause
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What if lease says rent is still payable in case of damage by IR
Replace w/ rent suspension clause of all rents if unfit for occupation and use
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When does CRAR not apply
if lease forfeited
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Jervis v Harris = what
Self-help clause
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What if lease says no O to apply insurance monies to reinstate property after damage by IR
Replace w/ O to use monies as such + L to make up for shortfall
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Five possible remedies for breach of rent clause
Forfeiture, damages, CRAR, deposit and guarantor
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What two things does L look at for covenant strength of prospective T
Solvent and reputable (for covenants)
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What is CRAR
Seizure of goods
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If lease clause says put and keep in repair, change to what for T
Maintain or use Schedule of Condition
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What four options are always available as remedy
Forfeiture, damages, deposit or pursue guarantor
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What should T ask for a copy of prior to grant, if insured
Copy of insurance policy
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When does Iqbal apply
Alteration under 19(2) LTA '27 - reasonable to reject if serious justified structural concerns
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Why are newly incorporated companies as tenants risky
No financial history
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When is rent payable on if four equal annual instalments
Quarter Days
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What shows no 146 notice needed for forfeiture in case of non-payment of rent
146(11) LPA
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LP(R)A s.1(2) requires what
146 special notice if damages for breach of repair covenant + lease 7+ w/ 3 left
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Statute on damages for breach of repair covenant
s.18 LTA '27
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What are damages for breach of repair covenant limited to under s.18 LTA '27
Reduction in L's freehold interest
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What three things does L look for
FRI lease, covenant strength and security
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Six possible remedies for breach of repair covenant
Forfeiture, damages, self-help, SP, deposit or pursue guarantor
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If L repairs damage himself, what can L claim
Reasonable and proper costs as debt
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Five things to check on OC
Owner = prospective landlord, class of title, mortgage, burdens and benefits
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What should the duty to maintain the property in repair exclude liability for
Repair caused by Insured Risks
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From when do leases of more than 7 years have to be reg
Post 13 Oct 2003
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What do the LRA require in leases of registrable properties
Prescribed Lease Clauses
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What clause must lease have for L to enter and carry out repairs himself
Jervis v Harris clause

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