Statutory tenancy develops from tied house
Language: English Series: Times ; 5/2/88 p30Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: In Durman and Others v Bell , CA 1 February 1988, the judge upheld an earlier decision and dismissed an appeal by landlords for possession of a house on a farm, occupied by a former agricultural worker. The worker had a protected occupancy under the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 and continued to occupy the house after his agricultural employment had ceased. He paid rent but carried on a business as a builder from the house.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB2406-14 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 31848-1001 |
In Durman and Others v Bell , CA 1 February 1988, the judge upheld an earlier decision and dismissed an appeal by landlords for possession of a house on a farm, occupied by a former agricultural worker. The worker had a protected occupancy under the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 and continued to occupy the house after his agricultural employment had ceased. He paid rent but carried on a business as a builder from the house.