ChD 18 June 1990. In the late 1950s X was granted a tenancy of three acres of land, previously let as allotments by the council`s predecessor in title, which he used for agricultural proposes. Over the years X expanded his activities as other allotment holders gave up their land. In 1965 the council (C) served notice to quit on all allotment holders including X. X remained and in 1967 wrote to C requesting to relet it. C refused but said X could remain on the land until the end of the year without charge but at his own risk. C also indicated they would consider granting a tenancy. This was not granted but X remained, rent free. In 1974 C acquired adjoining land which X extended into. In 1982 C discovered X`s occupation and challenged it. X claimed adverse possession but on 3 November 1983 signed a tenancy agreement for 18 months and agreed that previous occupation had been by licence . X failed to pay the due rent and C notified him that they would not renew the tenancy. C brought pr