The letting of jointly owned property requires

Application pratique:

Under this ruling, the lease is not binding on Jean unless Marie had his authority or he later ratifies it. Marie should immediately obtain written consent from Jean or ask him to ratify the lease. If Jean refuses, Marie may be liable to the tenants for damages. She should keep all correspondence and seek legal advice before taking further steps.

Application pratique:

The lease may be unenforceable against the other two co-owners, so Emma must check whether the signing co-owner had authority or if the others ratified it. Before completing the purchase, Emma should demand proof of authority or ratification from the seller. If the lease is invalid, she may be able to recover possession, but she must act within the statutory time limits and keep all title documents and correspondence.

Application pratique:

The lease is not binding on Alice and Carole unless Bruno had authority or they ratify it. They should gather the lease agreement and any correspondence showing lack of consent. They should not accept rent payments that could be seen as ratification. They must promptly seek legal action within statutory time limits and consult a solicitor to preserve their rights.