Whats the case law for the owner not being the landlord?

by **wardell** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:49 am

Does anybody know any related law cases, or case law, which confirms that the landlord named on a tenancy does not always have to be the owner, and the landlord name is purely the managing agent, responsible for collecting the rent and dealing with tenants issues etc.

by **ashbey15** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:53 am

The owner IS the landlord. He or she merely hires acting agents. The only cases that would qualify that you describe are sublets. If you filed a suit, you would file it against the landlord.

by **hrafn** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:55 am

Yes, there are lots of cases like that in the Land of Idiots.

by **lazaro94** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:00 am

If you were the legal resident of the property,
you could be letting it, and therefore the landlord to the tenants.
eg you have lease on the property - could be a long lease (eg leasehold property/land)
and again not be the ultimate owner

Sub-letting, would operate this way also.

Not the owner, but with rights to let.

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