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Language: English Series: New Law Journal ; 157(7271) 4 May 2007, 622-623(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Considers whether landlords can recover court costs from defaulting tenants. Reports that the tenancy agreement should contain a clause for this to be the case. The sum recoverable is limited to £276.75, regardless of any explicit clauses to the contrary. Also covers the basis for taxation of a landlord's costs. Notes that settled law has yet to cover the requirement for landlords to consult with tenants prior to taking action. Refers to case law, particularly "Church Commissioners for England V Ibrahim and Another" (CA, ABS56506).| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L137955 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 137955-1001 |
Considers whether landlords can recover court costs from defaulting tenants. Reports that the tenancy agreement should contain a clause for this to be the case. The sum recoverable is limited to £276.75, regardless of any explicit clauses to the contrary. Also covers the basis for taxation of a landlord's costs. Notes that settled law has yet to cover the requirement for landlords to consult with tenants prior to taking action. Refers to case law, particularly "Church Commissioners for England V Ibrahim and Another" (CA, ABS56506).