A Guide to Landlord and Tenant Law, 2e

By Emily Walsh and Annabelle Harrison

A Guide to Landlord and Tenant Law, 2nd edition is a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of the law relating to residential and business tenancies. It explores the fundamental features that apply to all leases and how the lease operates in both contract and property to regulate the relationship between landlord and tenant. In addition, the book provides a thorough yet straightforward exploration of the statutory codes that apply to short residential leases, long leaseholds and business tenancies.

The law is presented in a practical way, highlighting the importance of understanding the law for professionals advising landlords and tenants. The new edition includes more examples to illustrate how the law presented in each chapter impacts the advice given by lawyers and surveyors to their landlord and tenant clients. These updated features sit alongside additional content covering major updates to the law, including:

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 The Building Safety Act 2022, and The Renters Reform Act 2025.

The book is aimed at landlord and tenant law students, whether they are studying a real estate course or a law degree, but it also provides a straightforward reference point for practitioners seeking an accessible overview of landlord and tenant law in the UK.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1041019645
• ISBN13: 9781041019640
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 406 Pages