What is Security of Tenure in business leases? Part 2

Part 1 of this two-part article series looked at what security of tenure is. This part looks at how a lease with security of tenure comes to an end

Lauren Walker, an associate in the Real Estate team provides an overview of the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 in two parts. This part 1 looks at what Security of Tenure is, and part 2 at how to end a lease that has security of tenure.

The County Court has not taken the opportunity to promote environmentally friendly clauses in commercial leases in the case of Clipper Logistics Plc v Scottish Equitable Plc (Clipper). This article considers the case, and its impact on landlords, and property practice in general.

A look at the issues involved in obtaining a premises licence

In this article we will explore the key differences to be taken into account between the JCT and NEC contracts when deciding what form of contract is the right one for your project.

A tenant of a commercial unit may have a pressing commercial reason to carry out alterations to the unit. New plant or machinery may be arriving for installation. Production targets or deadlines may need to be met. Fit out contractors may be booked. In this article, we look at the steps that a tenant should take in such a situation to protect their position under their lease and the possible consequences if those steps are not taken.

Cathrine Ripley. a partner in our construction team, provides a brief overview of the different types of insurance that may be required on a construction project.

When is lease variation required, what to avoid and alternatives to consider?

Our construction team explores when a tenant should consider insisting on a collateral warranty when taking out a lease of a newly constructed or refurbished commercial property.

Real Estate partner Richard Higgs analyses the recent High Court decision in Capitol Park Leeds plc v Global Radio Services Ltd (2020), on whether a break clause condition requiring ‘vacant possession of the Premises’ had been complied with.

If a commercial tenant goes into administration, or is about to, can a landlord look to deduct unpaid rent from the rent deposit?

From 1st September 2020 the Lease Code 2020 will officially supersede the Lease Code 2007.