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The theory of tenure requires that all land that is held for any estate shall be held of a lord. It was on this premise that the relationship of landlord and tenant  

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INTRODUCTION This paper discusses in detail the statement that The theory of tenure requires that all land that is held for any estate shall be held of a lord. It was on this premise that the relationship of landlord and tenant for a term of years that had no place in the old feudal land law was brought into the category of estates and came to be based upon tenure. A lease is construed as both a contract and an estate. Today, it is the only form of tenure that retains any practical importance.1 With the aid of barons, William the Duke of Normandy invaded and conquered England in 1066. He became William I. All land belonged to the crown. One quarter was treated by William as personal property and the rest was leased out under strict conditions. The country was split into manors which were given to Barons by the King....

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