Common law tenants and non-tenant occupiers

This section looks at tenants whose tenancies exist outside of the various housing and rent acts, and those whose situation does not meet the requirements for the creation of a lease.

What is a common law tenancy

Common law tenancies are those tenancies that exist outside of the various housing and rent acts. 

Ending a common law tenancy

A common law tenancy may be brought to an end in a number of ways. 

Non-tenant occupiers

Occupiers whose situation does not meet the requirements for the creation of a lease (rents, subjects, parties, duration) might not achieve the status of tenant, although it should be noted that a failure to meet all four criteria is not always critical.