an employee or agent can occupy a premises for the purpose of establishing 'actual occupation' under Schedule 1 and Schedule 3. Justify your answer by reference to case law.

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In the case of Lloyd's Bank plc v Rosset [1991] 1 AC 107, the House of Lords held that actual occupation can include the presence of an agent or employee of the person claiming to have rights in the land, provided their occupation is on behalf of and for the benefit of that person. This establishes that the concept of 'actual occupation' under Schedule 1 and Schedule 3 of the Land Registration Act can extend beyond the physical presence of the claimant themselves to include those occupying the premises on their behalf.

An Employee or Agent Can Occupy a Premises for the Purpose