Our recent blog discussed the key features of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 however changes may be imminent as the Law Commission has recently announced their plans to review the Act with the aim of modernising the landscape for commercial leasehold properties.

Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is one of the key pieces of law that governs the landlord and tenant relationship for commercial property. This blog explores the basic principles of the Act and the considerations which should be kept in mind when negotiating a new tenancy agreement.

For many, a break clause in a Lease is seen almost as a ‘get out of jail free card’ whereby each party can terminate the lease at an earlier (often agreed) date. Read our blog post to find out more.

With a Lease being one document, it is always tempting for inexperienced landlords and tenants to simply ‘google it’ and find a free alternative, especially in the wake of the cost of living crisis. Read our blog post to find out more.

Coming into effect on 1 December 2022, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act has been described as one of the biggest shake-ups of Welsh housing law.

With the price of energy on the rise, commercial landlords and tenants may be planning on how to reduce their future energy costs. This will help their tenants stay in business, whilst also ensuring that, they as landlords, are able to meet their obligations under the lease, whilst remaining profitable.

The Renters Reform Bill that is intended to abolish non-fault notices known as section 21 notices that terminate assured shorthold tenancy of residential properties has made its way into the list of Bills in the recent Queen’s Speech.

Landlords and tenants of commercial property in England and Wales still trying to agree how to deal with arrears of rent built up because of COVID-19 will welcome an updated Code of Practice ‘Guidance: Commercial rent code of practice following the COVID-19 pandemic’ to help them negotiate a resolution.