Is it a Lease or a Licence?

Is it a Lease or a Licence? Flowchart – Land Law Flowchart

Confused about leases, licences, and exclusive possession in English & Welsh law?
This expertly designed Lease or Licence Flowchart breaks down one of the trickiest areas of UK land law—how to identify and distinguish a lease from a licence. Whether you're preparing for exams, writing problem question answers, or advising clients, this chart delivers clarity on demand.

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Covers Key Legal Concepts:

• Definition of a legal lease under s1 LPA 1925

• Exclusive possession and certainty of duration

• Fixed-term vs periodic leases

• Legal distinctions in AG Securities v Vaughan and Antoniades v Villiers

• Impact of Street v Mountford and other leading cases

• Creation, termination, and formalities of leases and licences

• When agreements are shams vs enforceable tenancies

• Security of tenure under Housing Act 1988 and LTA 1954

Perfect For:

• Law students studying land law, revising land law or preparing for SQE or LLB 

• Property lawyers needing a quick reference guide

• Tutors and lecturers explaining tricky landlord-tenant topics

• Landlords and agents needing clarity on tenancy structures