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Landlord and tenant: fitting in a fit-out
In order to agree a letting a landlord might agree to grant a tenant a rent-free period reflecting the time and expense incurred by the prospective tenant in making…
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Public open space: Risks for developers
This article discusses the recent case of R (on the application of Day) v Shropshire Council [2023] UKSC 8 which highlights the potential risks to developers of lan…
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Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Green lease renewals and energy expectations
A recent decision has provided useful guidance on how a request to insert energy efficiency clauses into leases during a lease renewal will be treated.
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Don’t get yourself in knots: understanding Japanese Knotweed
Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is vital to be able to recognise Japanese Knotweed within your garden as its presence may have negative implications for the…
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Neighbours and nuisance claims
This article considers the impact of neighbouring businesses on a property, including the potential for nuisance claims.
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The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill: FAQs answered
This insight is essential reading for commercial landlords who have tenants in arrears of rent. It navigates the new Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill which sets o…
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Is a chattel really a chattel?
What is a chattel? And what is land? The decision of The Royal Parks Ltd and others v Bluebird Boats Ltd [2021] EWHC 2278 (TCC) suggests the answer isn’t so obvious.
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Can you sell a gift of land for development purposes once the site becomes redundant?
On 23 April 2021, the Supreme Court handed down judgment on the appeal of the case of Rittson-Thomas and others (Respondent) v Oxfordshire County Council (Appellant…
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Commercial and leisure landlords and tenants: challenges and opportunities post-lockdown
Learn more about the impact of the pandemic on commercial and leisure landlords and tenants, alongside any challenges that may arise and the opportunities available…
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Business Interruption Insurance ruling: what does it mean for landlords and tenants?
Here we consider what the ruling in the so-called "business interruption test case" means for landlords and tenants.