Tithe rent-charge

A rent-charge established in lieu of tithes, under the tithes commutation act, 1836, (St. 6 & 7 Wm. IV. c. 71.) As between landlord and tenant, the tenant paying the tithe rent-charge is entitled. in the absence of express agreement, to deduct it from his rent, under section 70 of the above act And a tithe rent-charge unpaid is recoverable by distress as rent in arrear. Mozley & Whitley.