Colne property law

Street v Mountford Exposed: Licence or Lease? Why Calling It a “License” Won’t Save Landlords in 2026

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Short Answer – you can’t get around leasehold controls by saying your lease is a licence, as Mr Street the solicitor found out the hard way. If your intention is to create a lease, but get out of leasehold laws… Read the whole article “Street v Mountford Exposed: Licence or Lease? Why Calling It a “License” Won’t Save Landlords in 2026”

How Many Years Should a Leasehold Have? Term of Years Absolute Explained (2026)

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Short answer – a lease is an agreement for the tenant to own property for a fixed period of time, after which it reverts back to the original owner, or his successor. However! If you’re extending your lease, you must… Read the whole article “How Many Years Should a Leasehold Have? Term of Years Absolute Explained (2026)”