Hammersmith and Fulham LBC v Monk
Language: English Series: Weekly Law Reports ; (1991) 3 WLR 1144-1157(14)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: HL 5 December 1991. Appeal from CA which allowed an appeal by the council (H) from cc decision dismissing H`s claim for possession of property let to the appellant (M) and his cohabitee on a joint periodic tenancy terminable by four weeks notice, which notice had been duly served by M`s cohabitee without his knowledge or consent. Held that a contractual periodic tenancy held by two or more tenants continued only so long as both agreed to its continuation and that unless specifically treated in the agreement, such a tenancy can be terminated by a notice to quit from one party only, without the consent or knowledge of the other tenants. Appeal accordingly dismissed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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HL 5 December 1991. Appeal from CA which allowed an appeal by the council (H) from cc decision dismissing H`s claim for possession of property let to the appellant (M) and his cohabitee on a joint periodic tenancy terminable by four weeks notice, which notice had been duly served by M`s cohabitee without his knowledge or consent. Held that a contractual periodic tenancy held by two or more tenants continued only so long as both agreed to its continuation and that unless specifically treated in the agreement, such a tenancy can be terminated by a notice to quit from one party only, without the consent or knowledge of the other tenants. Appeal accordingly dismissed.