Creation and Termination of Leases: Master the Fundamentals of Landlord-Tenant Law

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential element for the creation of a valid lease in English law?

Accepted Answer

Registration of the lease

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Exclusive possession

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A term of years (fixed or periodic)

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Payment of rent

Question 2

Which type of tenancy grants the tenant the most flexibility in terms of the length of the tenancy?

Accepted Answer

Tenancy at will

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Periodic tenancy

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Fixed-term tenancy

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Covenant tenancy

Question 3

What is the legal effect of a surrender of a lease by operation of law?

Accepted Answer

The lease is terminated automatically.

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The tenant's rights and obligations are assigned to a new tenant.

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The landlord's rights and obligations are assigned to a new landlord.

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The lease remains valid and enforceable.

Question 4

What is the principle of privity of contract in relation to leases?

Accepted Answer

Only the landlord and the tenant are bound by the terms of the lease.

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The lease can be assigned or sublet without the consent of the other party.

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The landlord has an implied right to enter the leased premises at any time.

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The tenant is liable for any damage caused to the leased premises, regardless of fault.

Question 5

What is the legal effect of a sublease?

Accepted Answer

There is no privity of contract between the landlord and the subtenant.

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The landlord becomes the subtenant's landlord.

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The subtenant becomes the landlord's tenant.

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The subtenant acquires all the rights and obligations of the original tenant.

Question 6

What is the landlord's primary obligation in a lease agreement?

Accepted Answer

To provide peaceful enjoyment of the property

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To pay rent

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To make repairs

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To provide utilities

Question 7

Which action can a tenant typically take to terminate a lease?

Accepted Answer

Surrender

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Breach of lease terms

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Involuntary assignment

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Frustration

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a valid lease in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

Transfer of ownership

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Exclusive possession

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Term of years

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Payment of rent

Question 9

What type of tenancy is created when the landlord retains exclusive possession of the premises?

Accepted Answer

License

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Tenancy at will

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Periodic tenancy

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Tenancy for a fixed term

Question 10

Which of the following is a common law right of a tenant?

Accepted Answer

Right to quiet enjoyment

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Right to assign the lease without consent

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Right to sublet the premises without consent

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Right to alter the premises at will

Question 11

What type of notice is usually required to terminate a periodic tenancy in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

One month's notice

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Three month's notice

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Six month's notice

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No notice is required

Question 12

What is the effect of a valid assignment of a lease?

Accepted Answer

The assignee becomes the new tenant with the same rights and obligations

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The tenant's obligations are discharged

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The landlord's obligations are discharged

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The lease is automatically terminated

Question 13

What is the primary remedy for breach of a positive covenant in a lease?

Accepted Answer

Specific performance

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Damages

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Injunction

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Forfeiture

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a ground for forfeiture of a lease in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

Tenant's bankruptcy

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Non-payment of rent

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Breach of a repairing covenant

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Unreasonable alteration of the premises

Question 15

Which type of tenancy is characterized by its periodic nature and the absence of a fixed term?

Accepted Answer

Periodic tenancy

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Fixed-term tenancy

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Tenancy at will

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Leasehold for life

Question 16

What is the legal principle that provides that a lease can be terminated for a breach of a covenant?

Accepted Answer

Forfeiture

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Disclaimer

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Surrender

Question 17

What is the name of the legal notice served by a landlord on a tenant demanding remedy of a breach of covenant?

Accepted Answer

Section 146 notice

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Forfeiture notice

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Eviction notice

Question 18

What is the principle of construction that requires the courts to interpret a lease in favour of the party who did not draft it?

Accepted Answer

Contra proferentem

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Expressio unius est exclusio alterius

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Ejusdem generis

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Ut res magis valeat quam pereat

Question 19

Which of the following is a right of a landlord under a lease?

Accepted Answer

To receive rent

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To make alterations to the property

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To sublet the property

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To assign the lease without consent

Question 20

What is the key difference between a lease and a license?

Accepted Answer

A lease grants exclusive possession, while a license does not

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A lease is created by deed, while a license is not

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A lease can be terminated by forfeiture, while a license cannot

Question 21

Which element is NOT essential for the creation of a valid lease in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Rent

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Identity of the parties

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Term

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Exclusivity of possession

Question 22

Which type of lease grants the tenant exclusive possession for a fixed period?

Accepted Answer

Fixed-term lease

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Tenancy at will

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Periodic tenancy

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Leasehold estate

Question 23

Which of the following is a fundamental right of a tenant under common law?

Accepted Answer

Quiet enjoyment

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Repairs and maintenance

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Alterations

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Subletting

Question 24

Identify the primary obligation of a landlord under a lease agreement.

Accepted Answer

Provision of quiet enjoyment

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Rent payment

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Maintenance of the premises

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Insurance coverage for the premises

Question 25

Which legal action effectively ends a periodic tenancy?

Accepted Answer

Notice

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Unpaid rent

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Violation of lease terms

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Sale of the property

Question 26

What is the legal consequence of a tenant continuing to occupy the premises after the expiration of a fixed-term lease?

Accepted Answer

Creation of a periodic tenancy

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Trespass

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Tenancy at will

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of a surrender of a lease?

Accepted Answer

Premature termination of the lease

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Creation of a new lease

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Transfer of the lease to a new tenant

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Modification of the lease terms