Implied Term(IT)

Implied Term (IT) is a legal concept in the United Kingdom that applies to residential housing. It is a term or condition that is implied into a tenancy agreement between a landlord and tenant, even though it is not specifically stated in the agreement. The purpose of IT is to ensure that the tenant is given certain basic rights and that the landlord is obligated to certain duties arising from the tenancy agreement. IT protects both parties from unexpected and potentially unfair outcomes arising from the tenancy agreement. IT covers a wide range of topics, including the landlord’s responsibility to maintain the property, the tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment of the property, and the tenant’s right to receive services as promised by the landlord.