Tithe rent-charge
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A rent-charge substituted by statute 6 & 7 William IV, c. 71, for tithes.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
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.
Defined under Tithes in Black's Law Dictionary.