Government extend protection to Commercial Tenants
On 16 June 2021, the Government announced an extension of existing protection for commercial tenants. It also announced new measures…
Read moreWhat happens to a landlord’s property if its tenant becomes insolvent?
Insolvency of companies, even High Street giants is increasing. How does this affect commercial property owners? What can a commercial…
Read moreWhat are property related professional negligence claims?
If you hire a property professional, they have a duty to you to provide work of a sufficient standard. If that duty is…
Read morePractical Completion in Construction Contracts and their affect on Agreements for Lease
Practical completion is generally the point at which an ‘expert’ will confirm that a building project is complete, except for…
Read more“What actually amounts to Practical Completion?” Mears Ltd v Costplan Services (South East) Ltd
If you take a lease of a ‘work-in-progress’ with no completion date, you may rely on ‘practical completion’. But when a builder says that…
Read moreCPSEs and Failure to Communicate
Many landlords view Commercial Property Standard Enquiries with a sense of dread. However, they are integral and failure to keep…
Read moreThe Importance of Lease Registration
Another recent high court decision regarding effective service of a break notice highlights the importance of registration following the lawful…
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