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Slightly worried about this new clause in an updated Tenancy Agreement they want me to sign...
"8.19. Costs and charges
8.19.1. To protect the Landlord from loss arising from a claim that may be brought against the Tenant as a consequence of a breach by the Tenant of any covenant contained in this Agreement. Such loss shall be deemed to include any charges which the Landlord may reasonably incur in connection with proceedings in a court of law against the Tenant but without prejudice to a Tenant’s right to have such costs assessed by the relevant court."
Does this give my Landlord free reign to sue me over any minor thing and I have to pay all his costs?
Or is this only a last resort and I only have to pay if he wins?
"8.19. Costs and charges
8.19.1. To protect the Landlord from loss arising from a claim that may be brought against the Tenant as a consequence of a breach by the Tenant of any covenant contained in this Agreement. Such loss shall be deemed to include any charges which the Landlord may reasonably incur in connection with proceedings in a court of law against the Tenant but without prejudice to a Tenant’s right to have such costs assessed by the relevant court."
Does this give my Landlord free reign to sue me over any minor thing and I have to pay all his costs?
Or is this only a last resort and I only have to pay if he wins?
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