LAW-30077: Business Leases: Termination and Renewal

School of Law

LAW-30077

Business Leases: Termination and Renewal

Co-ordinator:

Prof Michael Haley Room: CBC1.006, Tel:33223

Teaching Team:

Lecture Time:

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Level:

Credits:

Study Hours:

150

School Office:

Tel: 01782 733218

Programme/Approved Electives for

Law Dual Honours (Level 3)
Law Minor (Level 3)
Law Single Honours (Level 3)

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Barred Combinations

None

Prerequisites

None

Description

This module develops a thorough understanding of the lease renewal machinery contained in Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. An emphasis is placed upon statutory and case law analysis. The module
provides an understanding of the underlying commercial and political policy influences which have shaped the current law, together with consideration of recent reforms. Thus it provides a detailed consideration of key aspects of commercial property law.

Aims

To achieve a deep and critical understanding of the general principles which underlie the lease renewal scheme contained in Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. To deepen the students ability to interpret and apply statutory provisions and attendant case law.

Intended Learning Outcomes

offer a comprehensive summary of the general principles which underlie the lease renewal scheme contained in Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. will be achieved by assessments: 1
identify and address succinctly and accurately with full legal authority typical problems arising in respect of lease renewals will be achieved by assessments: 1
determine the relationship between the law and the policy considerations affecting the regulation of leasehold interests in commercial property will be achieved by assessments: 1
research the law and its background without supervision will be achieved by assessments: 1
apply knowledge to factual situations both real and imaginary will be achieved by assessments: 1
interpret statutory provisions and analyse case law at a sophisticated level will be achieved by assessments: 1
effectively communicate knowledge and understanding in a structured manner will be achieved by assessments: 1

Study hours

9 x two hour lectures = 18 hours
4 x 1 hour tutorials = 4 hours
Tutorial/problem preparation = 36 hours
Exam preparation and background reading = 90 hours
Exam = 2 hours
Total = 150 hours

Description of Module Assessment

01: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 100%

UNSEEN EXAM - 2 HOURS
Unseen paper but with the relevant statute being permitted within the exam room. Three questions from a choice of 7 to be answered in two hours.

Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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