Where the landlord of a block of flats intends to dispose of their interest in the building, they must first, by law, offer it to the tenants. This involves the service of formal notices under the  Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 , which provides specific information to be included, such read more...

An interesting judgment in a recent dilapidations case of Peachside Limited v Lee and Keung was handed down on 23 rd April 2024. For a reminder on what dilapidations are, check our dilapidations seminar here . The judgment was particularly interesting as there was significant variance in the expert valuation read more...

In Part 1 this blog series, we looked at bringing a commercial lease to an end from a landlord's perspective, and a tenant’s position in Part 2 . Now, we are taking a look at forfeiture from the perspective of Interested Parties - undertenants and mortgagees. What about undertenants and mortgagees? read more...

In Part 1 of this blog series, we took a look at bringing a commercial lease to an end from a landlord's perspective. Now, we are taking a look at forfeiture from the tenant's perspective, in particular at what practical steps can be taken. As set out in Part 1 read more...

This blog takes a look at what forfeiture is and what a landlord of commercial property can do when certain terms of the lease are breached. In Part 2, we take a look at forfeiture from a commercial tenant's perspective. Common law right to enter and change locks Historically, where read more...

The government is committed to combat climate change and to reduce UK emissions and has set key deadlines on landlords to play their part under the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES).  New Provisions The energy efficiency of all properties is measured by their energy performance certificate (EPC) rating which range read more...

The right of tenants of long-leasehold property to extend their leases is a matter of great importance. Getting it wrong, or not applying the rules, can have grave consequences for landlords and tenants. It follows that research on getting your claim and notices served correctly is worthwhile. Under Section 99 read more...

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, if passed by Parliament, will be applicable to new residential tenancies from 1st July this year and existing tenancies from 1st February 2021. The Regulations will not apply to premises let by social or resident landlords, or long read more...