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Remedies for broken terms

By: Series: Estates Gazette ; (0374) 14 June 2003, 156-157(2)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: A "Mainly for Students" article on tenants' remedies when landlords default on management, insuranceor repair obligations. Covers legal/equitable set-off against future rent where applicable and not excluded by the terms of the lease; an order for specific performance when this can be framed precisely; actions for damages and appointment of a manager (residential lessees only) where there is general and continuing default. When the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 Part II comes into force, residential lessees will have statutory redress if landlords default on their lease obligations. Case law.

A "Mainly for Students" article on tenants' remedies when landlords default on management, insuranceor repair obligations. Covers legal/equitable set-off against future rent where applicable and not excluded by the terms of the lease; an order for specific performance when this can be framed precisely; actions for damages and appointment of a manager (residential lessees only) where there is general and continuing default. When the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 Part II comes into force, residential lessees will have statutory redress if landlords default on their lease obligations. Case law.