A century ago, the common law regarding landlords and tenants held the tenant responsible for major repairs

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A century ago, the common law regarding landlords and tenants held the tenant responsible for major repairs to residences, such as roof repairs. Over the years, the common law changed to put such responsibility on the landlords. Why did the law evolve in that direction? What factors may have brought about the change?

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The Legal Environment of Business

ISBN: 978-0538473996

11th Edition

Authors: Roger E Meiners, Al H. Ringleb, Frances L. Edwards

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