Arnolda v. Lawrence, Miriam (No. 2) – sllr 1982 volume 2 page 768

In the case of Arnolida (Plaintiff) versus Lawrence (Defendant), the court examined whether an action for rent and ejectment under the Rent Act satisfied statutory prerequisites, specifically whether the tenancy commenced before 1.3.1972 and whether the plaintiff owned more than one residential property. Central to the dispute was whether the defendant remained as a tenant by operation of law following the death of the previous tenant, or if a new tenancy agreement had been created. The court determined that although the plaintiff had not expressly pleaded certain statutory requirements, the evidence demonstrated sole ownership of the premises during the relevant period, and the tenancy had continued by operation of law from 1.9.1972. The plaintiff was deemed entitled to succeed in ejectme