Landlord and tenant is one of the most important areas of land law and one all students must understand thoroughly. This manual is designed to give beginning lawyers a clear and thorough understanding of practice in this field. It will familiarize beginners with the procedures involved in landlord and tenant law and how to properly advise clients. It deals with residential letting agreements, as well as both long and short term commercial leases and also includes an examination of rights of tenants in formerly "controlled dwellings," thus offering an excellent overview of all crucial landlord and tenant topics. This new edition has been fully revised and updated in the light of new case law and legislation. A number of new precedents have been included, offering a practical approach to the subject, enabling students to familiarize themselves with documentation they will encounter in practice.