Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Module Offerings

5518BEKL-JAN-PAR
5518BEKL-SEP-PAR
5518BEKL-SEP_NS-PAR

Aims

The module aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of the common law and statutory rules governing the relationship of landlord and tenant.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Creation of a lease
Distinction of a legal lease from other occupancy arrangements (licence, tenancy at will)
The structure of leases and principal covenants in leases (such as rent and rent review, repair, alterations, alienation)
Difference between express and implied lease obligations
Termination of leases and remedies for breach of lease covenants
Residential tenancy law and statutory protection of residential tenancies 
Statutory protection of business tenancies
Additional Information:
Provides students with knowledge and understanding of the fundamental legal principles and statutory rules relating to Landlord and Tenant law.

Assessments

Test
Report