Further measures have been announced to protect companies and commercial tenants from aggressive rent collection by their landlords during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Coronavirus Bill is currently going through Parliament. Section 82 of the Bill, when enacted, contains provisions to ensure that no business will be forced out of their premises if they miss a payment in the next 3 months.

In a commercial lease, it is common for the landlord and the tenant to agree that the rent payable under the lease is subject to change at certain points during the lease. These provisions are known as rent review clauses. Some of the most common types of rent reviews are market rent, indexed rent and stepped increases.

A recent case has confirmed the need for purchasers of HMO’s to obtain their own licence – even if the seller’s hasn’t yet expired.

When entering into negotiations for a new lease of commercial premises, a tenant should consider whether they require a tenant’s break clause.

The UK Government has recently amended permitted development rights to enable greater flexibility to shop owners to adapt to the UK’s changing high streets.

Yorkshire law firm, Ramsdens Solicitors have made a number of senior promotions.

Good news for landlords... and their solicitors.