Licences and why they usually do not bind successors

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1. 01

   Licence is permission only

   In 20–30 seconds, say the single best reason a licence is not usually treated as a proprietary right.

2. 02

   Exclusive possession feature

   In 30–40 seconds, explain what extra feature points toward a lease rather than a licence when someone is in occupation.

3. 03

   Licence does not bind

   In 20–30 seconds, state why a licence normally does not bind a later buyer of the land.

4. 04

   Licence cannot be assigned

   In 20–30 seconds, explain why a licence cannot usually be assigned in the same way as a lease.

5. 05

   Licence mistaken for lease

   In 30–45 seconds, tell a client what practical risk arises if an occupier is wrongly advised that a licence is a lease.

6. 06

   Buyer and occupier licence

   In 20–30 seconds, say what you would check before telling a buyer that an occupier’s licence can be ignored.

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