A practical approach to landlord and tenant - Simon Garner

This concise and readable title explains the fundamentals of landlord and tenant law. While the sheer bulk of legislation applying to this area of law can appear intimidating, A Practical Approach to Landlord and Tenant Law provides a systematic guide to the principles and practice of land and property law which is ideal for student and practitioner alike. The book covers the basics of landlord and tenant law providing extensive treatment for both the common law and thestatutory codes, and explaining and analysing such diverse areas as leases, tenancy, assignment and subletting, agricultural holdings, business tenancies, and eviction.The fifth edition has been comprehensively updated to cover all recent developments in the law. A new chapter on the 2004 Housing Act explains specific provisions of the new Act as they relate to areas such as secure tenancy, and possession. This edition also considers the impact of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, which has now come into force. Relevant and up to date case law is covered and the various statutory codes applying to both residential and business tenancies areclearly set out, with key points highlighted.Very much a practical guide, this title makes frequent use of examples, checklists, forms and precedents, specifically designed to assist the busy professional and student. A Practical Approach to Landlord and Tenant Law is an indispensable resource for those working in this field.