On 17 July 2024, the King announced a new Renters’ Rights Bill (“RRB”) to be introduced “to give greater rights and protections to people renting their homes...” The RRB has not yet been published however the background...more
Case 1: Blackhorse Investments (Borough) Ltd v Southwark London Borough Council -
The Upper Tribunal found that an alienation covenant, a keep open covenant and a best endeavours covenant were outside of its jurisdiction...more
The Renters (Reform) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023. It proposes an overhaul of the residential tenancy system, intended to put renters in a better position. This note sets out some of the key provisions of...more
BARTON V MORRIS:
Supreme Court refuses to award commission for £6m residential property sale -
Mr Barton had made two failed attempts to purchase a property in Northolt, costing him almost £1.2m in forfeited deposits....more
In this September quarter edition, we cover:
..Oceanfill v Nuffield Health and Cannons Group - Restructuring lease liabilities; what’s the plan for guarantors?
..Dell and another v 89 Holland Park (Management) Ltd – ...more
10/3/2022
/ Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Contract Termination ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Housing Developers ,
Landlords ,
Real Estate Development ,
Relief Measures ,
Service Charges ,
Telecommunications ,
UK
Summary -
..Johnson –v- Spooner & Another – “Subject to contract” label not always conclusive.
..Milestar Limited –v- (1) Narendra Gandesha & (2) Homerton Holdings Limited – Can a tenant’s cross-claim defeat a...more
Gabb v. Farrokhzad - Landlord's Unreasonable Refusal to Consent to an Assignment of a Lease -
..Mr Gabb owned a flat in Kensington and had a difficult relationship with his landlord, Mr Farrokzhad. Following some...more
3/30/2022
/ Commercial Leases ,
Consent to Assignment ,
Contract Renewal ,
Guardians ,
Landlords ,
Real Estate Investments ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Rent ,
Residential Leases ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Right to Possession ,
Tenants ,
UK
Briefcase: Quarterly Real Estate Update - Cases and News including:
..London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas and others
..Terence James Macey v Pizza Express (Restaurants) Ltd
..Kensquare Ltd v Boakye...more
12/23/2021
/ Arrearages ,
Business Closures ,
Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Real Estate Contracts ,
Common Areas ,
Contract Renewal ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Flooding ,
Landlords ,
Notice Requirements ,
Property Damage ,
Rent ,
Residential Leases ,
Service Charges ,
UK
The government has introduced the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill in Parliament to attempt to streamline and accelerate the resolution of the billions of pounds of rent arrears that have accrued during the Covid 19...more
11/17/2021
/ Arbitration ,
Arrearages ,
Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Landlords ,
Moratorium ,
Pending Legislation ,
Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
UK
Briefcase: Quarterly Real Estate Update - Cases and News including:
..The Royal Parks Limited and the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport v Bluebird Boats Limited
..Monsolar IQ Ltd v Woden Park...more
10/1/2021
/ Chattel ,
Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Real Estate Contracts ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Contract Termination ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Fixtures ,
Insolvency ,
Landlords ,
Lease Termination ,
Non-Payment Clauses ,
Rent
What changed?
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government sought to ensure that renters, especially those who are vulnerable and on low-incomes, received the support they needed to see them through the pandemic,...more
This note provides a brief summary of the measures (and applicable timescales) that have been implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, that impact landlords’ remedies for tenant default as at 1 October 2020.
...more
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 was passed on 25 June 2020. The legislation has been in contemplation for a number of years, and has implemented a significant reform to the UK's restructuring and insolvency...more
10/2/2020
/ Commercial Tenants ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Insolvency and Governance (CIG) Act 2020 ,
Insolvency ,
Landlords ,
Moratorium ,
Personal Liability ,
Time Extensions ,
UK ,
Winding Up Petitions
In this note we set out a menu of possible options available to landlords whose tenants already have, or likely will, default on rent payments and other lease obligations, with some practical tips. Before taking any action in...more
This table summarises landlords’ main options in the event of tenant default, and sets out some advantages, disadvantages and practical tips for each remedy (factoring in current Covid measures/restrictions as at 1 October...more
The recent Supreme Court case of Duval v Randolph Crescent concerns the question of whether a landlord may allow a departure from a tenant’s lease covenant in a multi-let building, where the leases of the other tenants in the...more