The Valuation Tribunal recently considered the impact of the Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre in Northamptonshire on rental and hence rateable values in neighbouring towns. The opening of the Centre had adversely impacted...more
Question -
I am the FD of a public sector body. We run a museum which does not charge for admission and operates at a deficit, however its contribution to local culture and ability to attract visitors to the area make it...more
Roger Cohen of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner asks: is the tenant of commercial premises in England liable to pay rent whilst the premises were closed for the pandemic? Or has the tenant a defence to such a claim, thereby...more
Business rates relief -
Scenario:
Since 2019, my business has occupied offices on an out of town business park. I am increasingly troubled by the amount of the rates that we are paying. ...more
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
How can a court claim help a landlord get the rent paid ?
A court claim can be an effective way to claim rent arrears from a tenant of business premises....more