Peaceable re-entry questioned
Language: English Series: Times ; 1 November 1991, 15(1)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: The House of Lords is to review a CA decision, which allowed peaceable re-entry of an unoccupied property since warnings of a breach of the lease need only be sent to the property and not necessarily to the leaseholder. 14 days is sufficient time to apply for relief from forfeiture and the courts have no jurisdiction once the landlord has taken possession after a breach of the lease. Legislation is expected to change the law.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB2743-23 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 34103-1001 |
The House of Lords is to review a CA decision, which allowed peaceable re-entry of an unoccupied property since warnings of a breach of the lease need only be sent to the property and not necessarily to the leaseholder. 14 days is sufficient time to apply for relief from forfeiture and the courts have no jurisdiction once the landlord has taken possession after a breach of the lease. Legislation is expected to change the law.