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Privity of contract on assignment of leases - a dying doctrine?

By: Language: English Series: New Law Journal ; 139(6424) 22 September 1989, 1277-1280(2)Publication details: 1989Subject(s): Summary: Discusses Law Commission recommendations for abolition of doctrines of privity of contract and privity of estate . Under present rules original landlords and tenants have continuing liability for performance of obligations for the whole period of a lease, even after disposal of their interest.

Discusses Law Commission recommendations for abolition of doctrines of privity of contract and privity of estate . Under present rules original landlords and tenants have continuing liability for performance of obligations for the whole period of a lease, even after disposal of their interest.