Ecclesiastical Leases Act 1575 facts for kids
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| Long title | An Acte for Thexplanacion of the Statutes entytuled againste the defeating of Dilapidacions, and againste Leases to bee made of Spirituall Promocions in some Respectes. |
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| Citation | 18 Eliz. 1. c. 11 |
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| Repealed by | Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1998 |
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Status: Repealed
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| Revised text of statute as amended | |
The Ecclesiastical Leases Act 1575 was an important Act, or law, passed by the Parliament of England in 1575. This law dealt with how church properties were managed and rented out.
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Understanding the Ecclesiastical Leases Act 1575
This law was created during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It focused on rules for church lands and buildings.
What is an Act of Parliament?
An Act of Parliament is a law made by the country's main law-making body. In England, this body was the Parliament. These laws help to govern the country and its people.
Why was this Act created?
The Ecclesiastical Leases Act 1575 was made to protect church property. Sometimes, church officials might rent out church lands or buildings for a very long time. They might also rent them for very little money. This could harm the church's future income. It could also lead to the neglect of church properties. The Act aimed to stop these problems.
What did the Act do?
The Act set rules for how church properties could be leased, or rented. It tried to prevent damage to church buildings. It also made sure that church officials managed properties fairly. This helped to keep church wealth safe for future use.
When was this Act repealed?
The Ecclesiastical Leases Act 1575 is no longer a law today. It was officially cancelled, or repealed, in 1998. This happened because of a newer law called the Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1998. This later Act helps to clear out old laws that are no longer needed.
