Security of Tenure

Question 1

What would avoid security of tenure 1954 Act:

Answer 1

Fixed-term tenancies that are ‘contracted out’ of the 1954 Act are excluded from protection.

Question 2

In an underlease, if the undertenant is in a direct covenant with the landlord, and the undertenant faults on rent - then who is liable to pay

Answer 2

just the undertenant as they are in a direct covenant

Question 3

If the tenant makes a written request for consent then what does the landlord have to reply with

Answer 3

act reasonably
respond reasonably
reasonable time
reasons for refusal

Question 4

Why is a tenancy at will good?

Answer 4

It offers flexibility, can get rid at short notice.

Question 5

does the tenants solicitor approve or draft the lease

Answer 5

it approves the lease

Question 6

: When must a tenant serve a s.26 notice under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954?

Answer 6

At least 6 months and not more than 12 months before the proposed start date of the new tenancy, and before the landlord serves a s.25 notice.

Question 7

If 7 year/10 year lease with more than 5 years left to run and contains a forfeiture clause then what

Answer 7

s146 notice specifying breach + reasonable time.