For the lawyer, the sheer bulk of legislation applying to the landlord and tenant relationship can appear impenetrable and fragmented. This book provides a systematic guide through the principles of landlord and tenant law, and an analysis of the various statutory codes applying to both residential and business tenancies. This practical guide makes frequent use of examples to illustrate the effect of both the common law and legislation upon the individual occupier. It is up-to-date with all recent changes in the law, and makes reference to the new Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995, which comes into force in early 1996. This book should be of particular interest to students studying at degree level or taking the landlord and tenant options on the Bar or LPC course. It should also prove useful to practitioners and housing advisors seeking a concise guide to this complex area of the law.