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Street v Mountford

[1985] AC 809
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK House of Lords
Year1985
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Exclusive possession for a term at a rent creates a tenancy regardless of the label parties attach to the arrangement.

Key Principle

lease vs licence; exclusive possession for a term at a rent creates a tenancy regardless of label

Area of Law

Property

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International commercial dispute between Spanish and US entities, likely concerning telecommunications or technology services; doctrinal principle unclear from available information.

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