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Leases: Uncertainty of term
In considering Berrisford v Mexfield, the Supreme Court has expressed its view on the current, unsatisfactory, legal position where a lease or tenancy agreement has been created for an uncertain duration. Carl Roche investigates ‘If the view of the Supreme Court is followed, imperfect tenancies will no longer give rise to implied periodic tenancies. Instead …
Cases Referenced
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- Berrisford v Mexfield Housing Co-operative Ltd [2011] UKSC 52
- Lace v Chantler [1944] KB 368
- London Borough of Newham v Thomas-Van Staden [2008] EWCA Civ 1414
- Prudential Assurance Co Ltd v London Residuary Body [1991] UKHL 10
- Say v Smith [1563] Plowd 269