Residential leases: CML Handbook requirements

Resource type: Practice note

Status: Maintained

Jurisdictions: England, Wales

This Practice note outlines the requirements of the CML Handbook that should be taken into account when drafting or negotiating a residential lease.

The note does not consider the other requirements of the CML Handbook that are relevant to the purchase of a leasehold interest. Where a tenant's conveyancer is instructed to act in accordance with the CML Handbook, all relevant requirements will need to be complied with.

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