The Law of Appropriation
Appropriation can be an important legal principle for landlords. In particular it matters if there are rent arrears of a relatively long period and between arrears a renewal tenancy has been granted. If the landlord decides to then serve a section 8 notice on rent arrears grounds, the question arises as to which payments made were for which tenancy? For example a tenant owes £800. A new tenancy (renewal) is granted and the tenant pays £200.00....
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