A signature does not make it legal
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0936) 12 September 2009, 90-92(3)Publication details: 2009Subject(s): Summary: Leases for assured shorthold tenancies of three years or more must be made by deed in order to be legally valid. Standard tenancy agreements such as Oyez's Standard form of tenancy agreement for letting (2007) do not fulfil this requirements. Highlights relevant provisions of the Law of Property Act 1925 and Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989. Considers protection available to tenants with void leases such as statutory protection of the Housing Act 1988 for equitable lessees.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Leases for assured shorthold tenancies of three years or more must be made by deed in order to be legally valid. Standard tenancy agreements such as Oyez's Standard form of tenancy agreement for letting (2007) do not fulfil this requirements. Highlights relevant provisions of the Law of Property Act 1925 and Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989. Considers protection available to tenants with void leases such as statutory protection of the Housing Act 1988 for equitable lessees.