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Bruton v Quadrant Housing Trust

Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; [1997] 50 EG 87-92(6)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: CA 31 July 1997. Building owner L granted a license to Q for short term housing purposes. Q later granted a weekly license to B to occupy part of the accommodation. B brought proceedings against Q for breach of implied covenant to keep the premises in repair. B`s appeal against the earlier finding that he was only a licensee, contending inter alia that a tenancy could be created by estoppel even when the grantor has no interest in the land, was dismissed.

CA 31 July 1997. Building owner L granted a license to Q for short term housing purposes. Q later granted a weekly license to B to occupy part of the accommodation. B brought proceedings against Q for breach of implied covenant to keep the premises in repair. B`s appeal against the earlier finding that he was only a licensee, contending inter alia that a tenancy could be created by estoppel even when the grantor has no interest in the land, was dismissed.