A Practical Guide to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is by far the most important piece of legislation affecting premises occupied for business purposes. A good understanding of the workings of the Act is vital for anyone advising landlords or tenants of business premises.

The authors of this guide are both experienced barristers with expertise in the field. Their aim has been to produce a comprehensive, one-stop-shop, practical guide to the 1954 Act and associated areas of practice covering (amongst other topics):

When the Act appliesHow to contract out of the ActHow claims for a new tenancy (or termination) are brought, together with detailed guidance as to the court procedures required by the Civil Procedure RulesDetailed practical guidance to all the grounds on which a landlord may seek to resist a claim for a new tenancy, with treatment of recent case law andGuidance as to the technical area of claims for an interim rentNotices under the Act and guidance in relation to serviceThe terms of a new tenancyClaims for compensation for improvements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927DilapidationsTermination at common law