landlord and tenant
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When a tenancy comes to an end, most landlords expect the tenant to hand back the keys and move on. However, that does not always happen. Sometimes a tenant stays...
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Break clauses are a common feature in both residential and commercial leases, giving either the landlord or the tenant the ability to bring the lease to an end earlier than...
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If you are a commercial tenant, your lease may set out that your landlord has to keep the structure and shared parts of the building in repair. When that does...
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The Law Commission has released an interim update on proposed changes to business tenancies currently governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. These reforms could reshape how commercial landlords...
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On paper, buying a property with tenants in place might look like a win: immediate rental income, no need to find occupants, and a seamless investment. But with big changes...
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The Renters Right (Reform) Bill is expected to become law after Easter 2025. It is anticipated that it will introduce a single system for periodic tenancies and abolish Section 21...
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There is a great deal of anticipation relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill, which seeks to overhaul the law on residential lettings and when and how landlords can evict tenants....
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Residential landlords and letting agents should be aware that the Government has issued an updated How to Rent: the checklist for renting in England. The checklist – How to rent...
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A concern for many landlords and tenants alike is the possibility of another pandemic. This case tested whether the courts would be willing to impose pandemic protection terms. Following the...
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The key priority for a landlord of commercial property is to secure a reliable and predictable rental income, which can be reviewed at regular intervals so that it keeps pace...
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If a tenant is not paying rent or service charges, or has breached other terms of the lease, the landlord has a right to end the lease by forfeiture. This...
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By the end of 2021, a quarter of UK households will rent privately. That’s approximately 5.8 million households renting, due to the combination of soaring house prices and salaries remaining...
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