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Which of the following is NOT a key element of a lease?
Which of the following is NOT a key element of a lease?
- Defined period of time
- Absence of a written document (correct)
- Exclusive possession
- Charging a rent
What is required to create a deed for a lease/tenancy?
What is required to create a deed for a lease/tenancy?
- Witnessed signatures and delivery (correct)
- Exclusive possession
- Fixed period of time
- Oral agreement
In the case of more than one tenant, who is liable for the rent and other terms of the tenancy?
In the case of more than one tenant, who is liable for the rent and other terms of the tenancy?
- The landlord
- The primary tenant
- The secondary tenant
- All tenants jointly and severally (correct)
What right do tenants have to live in the property without interference?
What right do tenants have to live in the property without interference?
What term refers to the creation of leases/tenancies for more than three years?
What term refers to the creation of leases/tenancies for more than three years?
What is a disadvantage of oral contracts (those not in writing) in lease agreements?
What is a disadvantage of oral contracts (those not in writing) in lease agreements?
What is the main difference between an assured tenancy and an AST?
What is the main difference between an assured tenancy and an AST?
When can a landlord serve a Section 13 notice to increase the rent?
When can a landlord serve a Section 13 notice to increase the rent?
Under what circumstances can rents be challenged at the FTT?
Under what circumstances can rents be challenged at the FTT?
How long is the minimum notice required under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977?
How long is the minimum notice required under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977?
What is required for possession to be given for discretionary cases under Rent Act 1977 tenancies?
What is required for possession to be given for discretionary cases under Rent Act 1977 tenancies?
When can a landlord use an accelerated possession procedure?
When can a landlord use an accelerated possession procedure?
What is the main difference between a fixed period tenancy and a periodic tenancy?
What is the main difference between a fixed period tenancy and a periodic tenancy?
What is the default tenancy if an oral tenancy is created or a tenant is allowed to move in and pays rent?
What is the default tenancy if an oral tenancy is created or a tenant is allowed to move in and pays rent?
What type of notice does an AST require if possession is needed within the fixed term or in the first six months of a periodic tenancy?
What type of notice does an AST require if possession is needed within the fixed term or in the first six months of a periodic tenancy?
Section 21 notice (Form 6A) needs to be served with a minimum of how many months' notice for an AST?
Section 21 notice (Form 6A) needs to be served with a minimum of how many months' notice for an AST?
What kind of clause should satisfy unfair terms legislation if included in a tenancy agreement?
What kind of clause should satisfy unfair terms legislation if included in a tenancy agreement?
What is the minimum notice period required for landlords to regain possession?
What is the minimum notice period required for landlords to regain possession?
Under what circumstances can a landlord lawfully regain possession?
Under what circumstances can a landlord lawfully regain possession?
What is the cooling-off period for letting agency contracts signed at the market appraisal away from the agent's office?
What is the cooling-off period for letting agency contracts signed at the market appraisal away from the agent's office?
What is the maximum penalty charge for breach of a banning order?
What is the maximum penalty charge for breach of a banning order?
What can tenants or LHAs apply to an FTT for since April 2017?
What can tenants or LHAs apply to an FTT for since April 2017?
What is the database established by the Secretary of State related to?
What is the database established by the Secretary of State related to?
What is the consequence of breaching a banning order?
What is the consequence of breaching a banning order?
What is the minimum duration of a banning order?
What is the minimum duration of a banning order?
What type of fees can agents NOT charge potential tenants for?
What type of fees can agents NOT charge potential tenants for?
What is the minimum notice period required for possession under the Housing Act 1988?
What is the minimum notice period required for possession under the Housing Act 1988?
Under Section 11 of the Accommodation Agencies Act 1953, what are agents prohibited from charging potential tenants for?
Under Section 11 of the Accommodation Agencies Act 1953, what are agents prohibited from charging potential tenants for?
What is the duration of a banning order as per legislation?
What is the duration of a banning order as per legislation?
What is the penalty charge that landlords or letting agents can face for breach of a banning order?
What is the penalty charge that landlords or letting agents can face for breach of a banning order?
How long do landlords or property agents have to appeal to a First-tier Tribunal (FTT) against notices relating to banning orders?
How long do landlords or property agents have to appeal to a First-tier Tribunal (FTT) against notices relating to banning orders?
For which offenses can tenants or LHAs apply to an FTT for a rent repayment order (RRO) since April 2017?
For which offenses can tenants or LHAs apply to an FTT for a rent repayment order (RRO) since April 2017?
What is the cooling-off period for letting agency contracts signed at the market appraisal away from the agent's office since June 13, 2014?
What is the cooling-off period for letting agency contracts signed at the market appraisal away from the agent's office since June 13, 2014?
What does Section 21 notice (Form 6A) require as a minimum notice period for an AST?
What does Section 21 notice (Form 6A) require as a minimum notice period for an AST?
What is the maximum amount landlords or property agents can be fined for prosecution and imprisonment in case of breach of a banning order?
What is the maximum amount landlords or property agents can be fined for prosecution and imprisonment in case of breach of a banning order?
What is the maximum penalty charge for breach of the regulations regarding belonging to a client money protection scheme?
What is the maximum penalty charge for breach of the regulations regarding belonging to a client money protection scheme?
Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, what is the maximum security deposit allowed if the rent is £50,000 per annum or more?
Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, what is the maximum security deposit allowed if the rent is £50,000 per annum or more?
What is the main difference between an assured tenancy and an assured shorthold tenancy (AST)?
What is the main difference between an assured tenancy and an assured shorthold tenancy (AST)?
What type of fees can agents NOT charge potential tenants for?
What type of fees can agents NOT charge potential tenants for?
When can a landlord serve a Section 13 notice to increase the rent?
When can a landlord serve a Section 13 notice to increase the rent?
From when was stamp duty land tax (SDLT) introduced?
From when was stamp duty land tax (SDLT) introduced?
What is the SDLT surcharge percentage that landlords buying second properties need to pay?
What is the SDLT surcharge percentage that landlords buying second properties need to pay?
For which properties do higher value companies have to pay an annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED)?
For which properties do higher value companies have to pay an annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED)?
How is the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) calculated for periodic tenancies?
How is the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) calculated for periodic tenancies?
Which of the following activities must general insurance agents be authorized to carry out?
Which of the following activities must general insurance agents be authorized to carry out?
What are the different levels of service that agents can offer to their customers?
What are the different levels of service that agents can offer to their customers?
In emergency situations, what insurance activities can an agent carry out?
In emergency situations, what insurance activities can an agent carry out?
The FCA regulates the Consumer Credit Act 1974. What is required for dealing with consumer credit matters according to the text?
The FCA regulates the Consumer Credit Act 1974. What is required for dealing with consumer credit matters according to the text?
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