Q&A on The Landlord & Tenant Act 1954

In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to answer some of the audience questions from our latest webinar discussing the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. They explore complex issues including pre-1954 Act ground leases, the risks of using tenancies at will, contracting out procedures, and how recent case law is shaping the interpretation of security of tenure.

Other cases mentioned:

• Street v Mountford [1985] : https://www.djblaw.co.uk/post/building-blocks-street-v-mountford-1985
• Wheeler v. Mercer (1956)
• Jones v. Bridgman (1878)
• Javad v Aqil [1991]
• AP Wireless II (UK) Ltd v On Tower (UK) Ltd [2025]: https://www.djblaw.co.uk/post/newsflash-ap-wireless-ii-v-on-tower
• Newham Borough Council v Thomas Van Staden [2008]
• Mexfield Housing Cooperative Ltd v Berrisford [2012]
• Walsh v Lonsdale [1882]: https://www.djblaw.co.uk/post/building-blocks-walsh-v-lonsdale-1882
• Valley View Health Centre v. NHS Property Services (2020)
• Erimus Housing Limited v Barclays Wealth Trustees (Jersey) Limited  [2014]
• Clear Channel UK Ltd v Manchester City Council (2005)
   

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