Tacit relocation explained

Tacit Relocation in Scots Law is a principle whereby leases of land or buildings are renewed on the same conditions as previously existed if no notice of termination is given within the requisite period, subject to a minimum period of one year, applying in perpetuity until such notice is given. The concept is also known in the law of South Africa.

References

• Patrick Fraser and William Campbell. Treatise on Master and Servant, Employer and Workman, and Master and Apprentice, according to the Law of Scotland. Third Edition. T & T Clark. George Street, Edindburgh. 1882. Page 58.
• Viscount of Stair and John S More. The Institutions of the Law of Scotland. New Edition. Printed for Bell & Bradfute. Edinburgh. 1832. Volume 1. Pages 428, 429, 447, 451, 452, 454, 457 and 461. See also Notes P, W and X at pages civ, ccxxxiii and cclvi.