Denzel has an agreement to rent Simba’s bungalow for one year. The agreement was drafted in writing. After three months, Denzel decided to quit his university degree and travel. He found Lisa who agreed to rent the bungalow instead. Unfortunately, Lisa has not paid the rent. Advise Simba.

(a) Jesse and Juanita move into a studio apartment which is owned by Carl. They agreed that they would pay £750 per month rent and promised that they could stay there for the entirety of their university studies, lasting three years. When they moved in, Carl said “Don’t worry about the paperwork. I trust you. Just make sure that you pay the money into my bank account on time every month.” Two years after this discussion, Carl has decided to move back into the studio flat. He has told Jesse and Juanita that they have one week to pack their things and leave. Advise Jesse and Juanita.

(b) Jasmine has converted her garage into a room and furnished it with a bed and some bedroom furniture. It does not have a kitchen or bathroom which means guests need to enter the house via a door from inside the garage, which leads to the main house. She has permitted her niece Cassandra to stay in the room for two months. Cassandra has not paid any money to Jasmine. Three months have passed, and Jasmine has asked Cassandra to vacate the room. Cassandra has refused to leave and tells Jasmine that she has rights as a tenant. Advise Jasmine.

(c) Denzel has an agreement to rent Simba’s bungalow for one year. The agreement was drafted in writing. After three months, Denzel decided to quit his university degree and travel. He found Lisa who agreed to rent the bungalow instead. Unfortunately, Lisa has not paid the rent. Advise Simba.

Rita and Ron have been in a cohabiting relationship for 20 years in a residential freehold property registered in Rita’s sole name. Ron has been the primary carer for their three children while Rita worked full-time. Ron paid the utility bills and the weekly shopping from his savings and a part-time job. The relationship has broken down and Rita has asked Ron to move out. Rita has told Ron that she knows about the case of Burns v Burns [1984] 1 All ER 244 and has stated that he has no rights.

Consider

a) The accuracy of this statement in light of decided cases and

b) Whether there are any persuasive arguments under the case of Stack v Dowden [2007] UKHL 17 and Law Commission papers which could be presented to the court.

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