Looking for commercial lease solicitors? Find out what to check before signing a commercial lease, including rent, repairs, service charges, break clauses and renewal… Read More »Commercial Lease: What Should I Look for?
A successful housing disrepair claim depends heavily on the quality of evidence available before court proceedings are issued. The Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions… Read More »Building a Claim: The Pre-Action Protocol in 2026
A break clause is a tenant’s emergency exit. It provides a legal mechanism to terminate a lease before the contractual term ends, allowing a… Read More »Why Commercial Break Clauses Fail in Court
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Summary The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, which received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, introduces one of the most significant reforms… Read More »Navigating the 2027 Ban on Upward-Only Rent Reviews
Securing a tenant for a newly developed commercial unit is a milestone, but the transition from an empty shell to a trading business is… Read More »Shell and Core Leases: Three Legal Traps When Managing Tenant Fit-Outs
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The first half of 2026 has introduced a wave of legislative updates impacting commercial property. Relying on standard lease precedents from even a year… Read More »Commercial Property Law 2026: Five Regulatory Changes Impacting Your Leases
Commercial property law in England and Wales operates strictly on caveat emptor, meaning buyer beware. Unlike residential tenancies, there is no statutory safety net… Read More »Commercial Leases in Practice: Five Crucial Points Landlords and Tenants Overlook