1. Leases and Restrictive Covenants
It is important to note that in order for leases to run with the land on assignment before the 1995 Act two conditions were required; privity of estate and the concept of 'touch and concern'. ... After all, the rules before were governed by statue and common law; they were extremely complicated which lead to injustice and clearly, reform was essential. ... Despite a lot of discussion on the position of the original tenant, 'it is important to note that the same principles apply to the landlord, who will be presumed to have covenanted for himself and his successors in title...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate