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Rent: deduction and set-off

By: Language: English Series: Solicitors` Journal ; 140(18) 10 May 1996, 462-463(2)Publication details: 1996Subject(s): Summary: Looks at circumstances in which it is possible for a landlord to exclude a tenant`s right to deduct or withhold rent. Covers statutory deductions, deduction at common law, the principle of equitable set-off, set-off claim as defence to distress for non-payment, contracting out and Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995. Examines relevant case law.

Looks at circumstances in which it is possible for a landlord to exclude a tenant`s right to deduct or withhold rent. Covers statutory deductions, deduction at common law, the principle of equitable set-off, set-off claim as defence to distress for non-payment, contracting out and Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995. Examines relevant case law.