Property Law

Question 1

What are the essential elements of leasehold tenure

Answer 1

Privily of estate (same land held by both parties)

Privity of contract (both parties have contractual obligations with each other)

Question 2

What are the types of leasehold tenure

Answer 2

Tenant at will
Tenant on sufferance
Tenant for Term of Years

Question 3

What are the obligations of the lessee under the PLA 1974

Answer 3

To pay rent

To keep in repair

Question 4

What are the powers of the lessor under the PLA 1974

Answer 4

To enter and view
To enter and repair
To enter and carry out requirements of public authorities
To enter and take possession

Question 5

What are the six main parts of the lease

Answer 5

The premises
The habendum
The reddendum
The covenants
The exceptions and reservations
The proviso and conditions