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A Bolt From the Blue: Upwards - Only Rent Reviews to Be Outlawed

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INTRODUCTION - Just as we were winding down for the summer, the commercial property industry was shocked by the announcement that the government has unexpectedly decided to seek to ban upwards only rent reviews (“UORR”)....more

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Shock and Law: UK Government's Surprise Proposal to Ban Upward-Only Rent Reviews

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For years, upward-only rent reviews have been a cornerstone of the UK commercial property market, offering landlords and investors a reassuring degree of income security and predictability....more

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Unpicking the Government’s Bill to Ban Upwards Only Rent Reviews

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The Government (through Deputy PM Angela Rayner) introduced the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill into the Commons on 10 July. Amongst other matters the Bill seeks to reignite a Labour policy last seen at the...more

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UK Real Estate: An end to upwards-only rent reviews?

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On 10 July 2025, the UK Government published its “English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill”, saying it aimed to let local people “take the reins in driving growth”. But tucked away in a 338 page Bill dealing...more

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Service Charge Obligations Do Not Include a Duty to Pay Inflated Insurance Commissions

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The reverberations from London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Limited  [2025] EWHC 1247 (Ch) will be felt throughout the commercial property industry, and we predict it will contribute to a much needed...more

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Ask Not for Whom the Bell (Didn’t) Toll: Landlord’s Possession Claim Under Redevelopment Ground (F) Did Not Chime With the County...

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INTRODUCTION - A county court case - Spirit Pub Company v Pridewell Properties - has provided an interesting illustration as to how courts are looking at applications under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 (the “Act”).   It...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Reflecting on the CIS: Three Month Review

Since 6 April 2024, most payments made by landlords and tenants are outside of the scope of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). New CIS regulations were introduced with the aim of streamlining the UK tax framework in...more

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Longer Leases, Lower Ground Rents and Leasehold Liberation: Residential Reforms in the King’s Speech Explained

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The King’s speech announced a new Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill ‘to reform the housing market by making it cheaper and easier for leaseholders to purchase their freehold and tackling the exploitation of millions of...more

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Overriding Interest Summer 2023

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Welcome to the latest edition of Overriding Interest. Inside this issue: - New Joiners - Articles of Interest & Firm News - Events - Pro Bono Update - Case Reports ...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Commercial Landlords v. Tenants: Let Battle Recommence

Key Points - - An arbitration scheme for commercial landlords and tenants was introduced during March 2022 under the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 with the aim of resolving disputes over outstanding rent arrears...more

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COVID-19: Government Announces New Laws and a Code of Practice to Resolve Disputes Related to Commercial Rent Debts Arising Due to...

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Summary - On 9 November 2021, the UK business secretary announced new laws, and a code of practice (Code of Practice), to resolve the remaining commercial rent debts accrued due to the pandemic. The Government’s intention is...more

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Briefcase Quarterly Update: Key Real Estate Cases - July 2021

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Briefcase: Quarterly update on key real estate cases including: Pandemic Clause Included in Business Lease Renewal - ..A shopping centre lease renewal decision contains useful guidance on how the court will assess...more

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COVID-19: Government Extends Moratorium on Commercial Leases until March 2022

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SUMMARY - The commercial rent moratorium was due to come to an end on 30 June 2021 - Many businesses, particularly travel and hospitality are still struggling to operate, and with the extension of the lockdown period also now...more

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Summary table of landlords' remedies for tenant default

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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

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Brexit Frustration—High Court Rules on Important Landlord and Tenant and Commercial Case

The High Court in London has recently given judgment in one of the first UK cases to grapple with the commercial ramifications of the UK's departure from the European Union....more

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