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Tenants Rights

What are your rights when a Landlord intends to redevelop?

A Landlord can only oppose a renewal on certain limited grounds, set out in Section 30 of The Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. One of those grounds is where the Landlord wishes to redevelop the property. A development in case law means that Landlords must now prove their intention to redevelop to the satisfaction of the Court.

The Supreme Court

Understanding the Case of S Frances LTD V the Cavendish Hotel (London) LTD

The Supreme Court decision urging more Tenants to question the credibility of their Landlord’s intentions to redevelop and changing the way we interpret the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

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5,400 SQ FT GRADE A FITTED MAYFAIR OFFICE ACQUIRED FOR FINANCE COMPANY

Reward Insight were served notice by their Landlord, who wanted vacant possession for redevelopment. Thus, there was no other option but to relocate. Following extensive negotiations, in which favourable terms were agreed, a new lease completed on flexible terms.

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How can a lease end?

The appropriate method of termination depends on whether the lease has the protection of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, which party wants to bring it to an end, whether the lease is coming to its contractual end or one party wants to get out of it early, and whether the tenant is in breach of any of the lease terms.

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What to do when there is no Schedule of Condition

In Dem-Master Demolition Ltd v Healthcare environmental services Ltd [2017] CSOH 14 the Outer House of the Court of Session considered the interpretation of the repairing clause in a commercial lease which referred to a photographic schedule of condition but the schedule of condition had never been prepared.

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LONDON COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SECTOR SET TO SEE RECORD INVESTMENT DESPITE BREXIT

Latest figures show that the uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations is not having impact on the London’s Commercial Property sector

London has been named the top European economic city, making the UK the most attractive country for employers

The UK has been dubbed the most attractive country for employers and staff, with London retaining its crown as the top European economic city, according to a new report.

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TLC GUIDE TO COMMERCIAL RENT REVIEWS

Download our Commercial Guide to Rent Reviews. Get informed, get expert help, and get ready for the toughest market ever. What to do and how to get expert help.

3,800 SQ FT FORMER 1ST FLOOR SHOWROOM RETAIL SPACE ACQUIRED FOR ARCHITECTS – FURNITURE AND ARTS BUILDING

The acquisition concluded an extremely successful campaign on behalf of Jo Cowan Architects, in which we simultaneously disposed of their old offices at 184 New Kings Road, whilst acquiring the space at The Furniture and Arts building, 533 Kings Road comprising some 3,800 sq ft.

A Risk Premium? The Market Now is Busier than Ever

A Risk Premium? The Market Now is Busier than Ever

Vacant Possession for Development Created Through Lease Surrender Negotiations

Vacant Possession for Development Created Through Lease Surrender Negotiations

'We consulted with The Lorenz Consultancy Agency Team when searching for warehouse premises and a London showroom for our expanding furniture business. The team sent us a great selection of properties, we settled on one we liked with good transport access (as we have lots of deliveries in and out) and the Lorenz team negotiated a superb deal for us. A charismatic team with unrivalled experience and skill, and it shows!'

- Ben Hall
Loft Interiors

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