The tenant had a five year flexible tenancy. The landlord sought to terminate the tenancy for antisocial behaviour. She responded that the agreement included no express provision for re-entry or forfeiture. The Council landlord now appealed a finding that it did not have the right of re-entry.
Held: The Council’s appeal succeeded in part.
Citations:
[2022] UKSC 7
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Statutes:
Law of Property Act 1925, Housing Act 1985 79
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Appeal from – Croydon London Borough Council v Kalonga CA 27-Jan-2021
Whether a landlord can terminate a flexible tenancy agreement for a fixed term of five years prior to the expiry of the fixed term if no express provision is made in the tenancy agreement for re-entry or forfeiture . .
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Updated: 23 March 2022; Ref: scu.674561