“What happens to a tenancy when a tenant dies?” is one of the most common questions posed on our advice line. It is important for landlords to understand the law relating to succession and inheritance of tenancies as well as discretionary rights which may allow a person to be granted a new tenancy after a tenant dies. We will take you through these key legal principles and how they can be applied in practice.
About the Speaker:
Samantha Grix, Solicitor, Devonshires
Samantha advises on all aspects of Housing Management for Registered Providers including possession claims, injunction applications for breach of covenant, anti-social behaviour and nuisance, statutory nuisance, disrepair, claims for money judgments, leasehold disputes and policy and tenancy advice. She regularly litigates in the County Court as well as in the Property Tribunals, Magistrates Court, High Court and Court of Appeal.
