‘the law giveth this liberty to the lessee to expend the rent in reparations, for he shall be otherwise at great mischief, for the house may fall upon his head before it be repaired ; and therefore the law alloweth him to repair it, and recoupe the rent.’
Citations:
[1591] EWHC QB J100
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Landlord and Tenant
Updated: 12 July 2022; Ref: scu.262179