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1954 Act Lease Renewals – a revision of the old or a fresh start?

I work closely with my commercial property colleagues on lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act). We act for both landlords...

Torts Act Notice Q&A – Guidance for Landlords

When a landlord recovers possession of their property, either through eviction or the tenant voluntarily vacating, they typically want the property...

Understanding Barriers to Possession

A Guide for Landlords If you’re a landlord looking to regain possession of your property, serving a Section 21 Notice (S21 Notice) to your tenant...

Title disputes and boundary issues

Many people believe that their boundaries and Title plans for their property are clear, and that each boundary is easily identifiable. This is in...

Fire at a rented property – what can the landlord and tenants do?

Tenants typically occupy their rented homes without issues or cause for concern. However, what happens when there is a fire at a rented property?...

Renters (Reform) Bill – Where are we now?

The much-publicised and criticised Renters (Reform) Bill has recently had its second reading in the House of Lords, progressing further in its path...

The Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice

April 2024 saw the launch of the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice. The Code provides guidance to agricultural landlord and tenants...

Lease extension – how can I, and should I?

The term ‘leasehold enfranchisement’ relates to rights enjoyed by certain tenants of residential flats under long leases. For example, the right to...

Demystifying the Building Safety Act 2022 for Leasehold Property Owners

In an era where the mere mention of a new legislative term can evoke anxiety, the landscape of leasehold property ownership is undergoing a...

Unlocking Lease Surrender

The process of surrendering a lease is a nuanced aspect of landlord-tenant relations that demands careful consideration. Trainee Solicitor, Jill...

Ground rents – Government consultation on capping

The Government utilised the King’s Speech last week to introduce further proposals to reform leasehold ownership of homes. One proposal was the...

New Landlord Guidance - Understanding the Government's Damp and Mould warning

In his latest monthly Q&A, Property Litigator Will Bartley highlights the importance of the new guidance for private and social landlords regarding...

Landlords' intention to redevelop - Ground F

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act) provides tenants of commercial premises (exclusions apply) a right to renew their lease when the initial...

Renters (Reform) Bill 2023

After years of delay from its original announcement in 2019, the Renters (Reform) Bill 2023 was finally introduced in Parliament on 17th May. The...

Developers - Beware your Neighbours’ Right to Light

What are your neighbours' rights and what may be the consequences of an infringement? A property can acquire a right to receive light through its...

Business landlord update: lifting of the ban on forfeiture (re-entry) in England

One of the most powerful remedies available to a landlord of commercial (non-residential use) property is the right of re-entry, described in leases...