Catchwords:

LEASES AND TENANCIES – eviction by landlord – suspension of obligation to pay rent – characteristics of eviction – whether common law rule displaced by lease contract – whether covenants other than for rent suspended during eviction

LEASES AND TENANCIES – construction of lease contract – where contract imposed obligations to obtain, maintain, comply with and provide the landlord copies of consents or approvals necessary or appropriate for mining business – time for compliance with obligations – no question of principle

LEASES AND TENANCIES – termination of lease by landlord – termination notices – s 129 Conveyancing Act – whether notices required to specify reasonable time in which to remedy breach