L&T A-z Flashcards

1
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Ground A

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Persistent breach of tenant’s repairing covenant. No compensation for tenant.

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Ground B

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Persistent delay in rent payment. More than one occurrence is required.

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3
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Ground C

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Substantial breach of covenant concerning property use or management.

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4
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Ground D

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Provision of suitable alternative accommodation by landlord.

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5
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Ground E

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Uneconomic subdivision due to tenant’s sublettings.

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6
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Ground F

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Landlord wishes to demolish, reconstruct, or redevelop property.

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7
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Ground G

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Landlord requires property for their own business or residence.

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8
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Holding Over

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Lease continues beyond expiry as a periodic tenancy if no notices are served.

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9
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Interim Rent

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Rent paid between the expiry of the old lease and commencement of new lease.

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10
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Jurisdiction

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Act applies in England and Wales, not Scotland or Northern Ireland.

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11
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K Group

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Landlord’s break option considered in the renewal lease.

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12
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Litigation

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Court application if lease renewal cannot be settled by negotiation.

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Mandatory Requirements

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RICS Code sets out mandatory requirements and best practice for renewals.

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14
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Negotiations

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Informal negotiations can occur before formal notices are served.

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15
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Offers to Settle

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Calderbank and Part 36 offers to settle lease renewals.

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16
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PACT

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Alternative dispute resolution method before legal proceedings.

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17
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Qualification

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Tenant must occupy premises for business purposes.

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18
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Reading Leases

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Accurate summary of key lease terms and implications for clients.

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19
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Statutory Declaration

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Contracting out of the 1954 Act via statutory declaration.

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20
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Twenty-Five to Twenty-Seven

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Section 25, 26, and 27 notices regarding renewal or termination of lease.

21
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Understanding the Parties

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Request for landlord/tenant details to understand other party’s identity.

22
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Whole or Part

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Tenant entitled to a lease renewal of the parts they occupy.

23
Q

Years

A

Compensation for disturbance if landlord obtains possession on specific grounds.

24
Q

ZA

A

Security of tenure for home business tenants not applicable under the Act.

25
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Alienation

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Alienation clause defines options like assignment, subletting, or shared occupation.

26
Q

Break Options

A

Break clause allows termination before lease expiry.

27
Q

Costs

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Tenants liable for various outgoings like rent, utilities, insurance.

28
Q

Demise

A

Premises granted for tenant’s exclusive possession, defined by red-line plan.

29
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EPC

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EPC rating of at least E required for commercial property letting.

30
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Full Repairing

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Tenant responsible for repair of entire premises.

31
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Guarantees

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Guarantee required if tenant’s covenant is insufficient.

32
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Heads of Terms

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Heads of terms must align with RICS Code for leasing.

33
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Insurance

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Defines who insures the property, typically landlord.

34
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Jointly and Severally Liable

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Multiple tenants share responsibilities and liabilities under lease.

35
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Knowledge

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Familiarity with leases and terms is key for surveyors.

36
Q

Length of Lease

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Defines exact lease start and end dates.

37
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Movement in Rent

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Rent review clause for movement in rent during lease term.

38
Q

Notice

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Various notices like break, rent review, or quit must be served.

39
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Operational Performance

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Operational performance responsibilities split under lease.

40
Q

Part II of the 1954 Act

A

Tenant’s security of tenure and renewal rights.

41
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Quiet Enjoyment

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Tenant’s right to occupy without interference.

42
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Reading a Lease

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Leases can be complex and require careful interpretation.

43
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Service Charge

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Service charge for multiple tenants covering shared services.

44
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Title

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Leases over seven years must be registered at the Land Registry.

45
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User

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Defines how tenant may use the property, including any restrictions.

46
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Variation

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Lease terms can be altered by agreement.

47
Q

Waiver

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Waiver of tenant’s right to compensation for disturbance.

48
Q

Years or Months

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Rent can be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually depending on agreement.

49
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Zero Carbon

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Green clauses in leases to limit environmental impact.