Since the previous edition, the Housing Act 1996 has come into force and the application of this Act, which may not have been entirely successful in its aim of simplifying the law, is closely considered here. The radical procedural changes, resulting from both the CPR and provisions specific to possession cases are covered in detail. This edition contains a new chapter on the landlords statutory obligations during the tenancy. This concentrates on matters that are of tremendous practical importance particularly to landlords, such as the Gas Safety Regulations and the Furniture and Fittings Regulations, yet which are overlooked by most works in this field. The enlarged section on Housing Benefit also reflects the authors belief that this book should primarily be a tool for use in the real world rather than a learned treatise.

This book brings together three separate regimes relating to agricultural tenancies; those governed by the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, farm business tenancies under the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 and residential tenancies for farm workers. It is

This book provides invaluable practical guidance to the grant, renewal, assignment and surrender of business leases. The procedures involved are explained clearly and concisely, with each constituent part of a commercial lease being examined, and useful hints given on drafting. The book covers key case law and legislation, the latest information concerning time limits and court fees, the VAT consequences for the letting of business premises, rent reviews and statutory renewals. The book also summarises and offers practical analysis of the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995.

This book acts as a practical guide to procedure for the young practitioner and also provides the more experienced practitioner with a ready reference to this sometimes complex area. The second edition of this book covers the full range of practice in cou

The basic essentials of the conveyancing transaction are of long standing, but recent years have seen many developments, which this book incorporates. As the legal profession has endeavoured to adapt to commercial pressures, so the art and practice of conveyancing has had to respond to the realities of modern day life. This new edition represents a more comprehensive contribution to the art and practice of conveyancing. It looks at the task through the eyes of someone in business as a conveyancer and the challenges and opportunities that it provides. It aims to tame its market as a training handbook, which is quick and easy to read and to assimilate.

This reference book contains concise information on the law and procedure of private residential tenancies. It includes checklists of what to do when advising clients, landlords and tenants, on the grant of termination of a tenancy, and a section on court proceedings.