Landlord and Tenant Act 1709

1709 CHAPTER 18 8 Ann

X1 F1An Act for the better Security of Rents and to prevent Frauds committed by Tenants.

Editorial Information

X1This Act is Chapter XIV. in the Common printed Editions

Textual Amendments

F1Certain words repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1948 (c. 62), Sch.1

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Short title “The Landlord and Tenant Act 1709” given by Short Titles Act 1896 (c. 14)

C2Words of enactment omitted under authority of Statute Law Revision Act 1948 (c. 62), s. 3

F2[I.] Goods taken in Execution not removed unless Party taking pay Rent due. Proviso as to the Amount of Rent. Power of Sheriff. E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F2S. 1 repealed (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 14 para. 2(a), Sch. 23 Pt. 4 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

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Textual Amendments

F3Ss. 2, 3, 5 repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (c. 59)

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Textual Amendments

F4Ss. 2, 3, 5 repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (c. 59)

IV Action for Arrears of Rent against Tenant for Life.E+W+S

And whereas no Action of Debt lies against a Tenant for Life or Lives for any Arrears of Rent during the Continuance of such Estate for Life or Lives it shall and may be lawful for any Person or Persons having any Rent in Arrear or due upon any Lease or Demise for Life or Lives to bring an Action or Actions of Debt for such Arrears of Rent in the same Manner as they might have done in case such Rent were due and reserved upon a Lease for Years

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Textual Amendments

F5Ss. 2, 3, 5 repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (c. 59)

F6VI Distress for Arrears on Leases determined.E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F6Ss. 6-8 repealed (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 14 para. 2(b), Sch. 23 Pt. 4 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

F6VII Limitation of such Distress.E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F6Ss. 6-8 repealed (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 14 para. 2(b), Sch. 23 Pt. 4 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

F6VIII Proviso for the Crown.E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F6Ss. 6-8 repealed (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 14 para. 2(b), Sch. 23 Pt. 4 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)