Instructions: Apply IPAC (Issue, principle, application and conclusion) for each member mentioned in the problem question and advise Alan whether he will be able to get vacant possession of the house. Mention at least 3 caselaw to support your arguments. Jurisdiction: (England & Wales Property Law).

Question:

In 2010, Alan became the registered proprietor of a three-storey property. His long-term plan was to refurbish the property into a family home but that was unlikely to happen for another 10 years or so. In the meantime, given that he was comfortably housed, he entered into the following arrangements:

He orally agreed with Charlie that Charlie could occupy the basement flat rent free for 10 years, provided that Charlie renovated the whole property. Since moving in, Charlie has replaced the roof and re-wired the electricity in the entire property. Charlie now plans to bring the plumbing up to date.

Alan entered into a written licence agreement with his friend, Diane, under which Diane could occupy the ground floor flat until Alan needed the property as a family home. Diane agreed to pay 300 per month as a licence fee.

Alan entered into two separate written licence agreements with Edie and Fiona under which Edie and Fiona were entitled to occupy the first floor, one bedroomed flat. They were each to pay a licence fee of 300 per month. Alan reserved the right to enter the flat at any time on giving Edie and Fiona 24 hours notice and retained a key.

Alan recently got married and his new wife is pregnant. They want to move into the property later this month.