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Business Rates: Decisions About Material Changes of Circumstances “in the Locality”

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The Valuation Tribunal recently considered the impact of the Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre in Northamptonshire on rental and hence rateable values in neighbouring towns. The opening of the Centre had adversely impacted...more

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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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Rating case note - the socio-economic value of museums

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Question - I am the FD of a public sector body. We run a museum which does not charge for admission and operates at a deficit, however its contribution to local culture and ability to attract visitors to the area make it...more

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Leasing - liability for rent during the pandemic

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Roger Cohen of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner asks: is the tenant of commercial premises in England liable to pay rent whilst the premises were closed for the pandemic? Or has the tenant a defence to such a claim, thereby...more

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Are you eligible for business rates relief? - seek advice today!

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Business rates relief - Scenario: Since 2019, my business has occupied offices on an out of town business park. I am increasingly troubled by the amount of the rates that we are paying. ...more

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COVID-19 Commercial Rent Arrears: UK Government Publishes Draft Arbitration Rules

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The rules provide an arbitration procedure to determine the amount of affordable rent arrears for a commercial tenant where landlord and tenant have been unable to reach a consensual agreement. On 9 November 2021, the UK...more

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The new Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill and Code of Practice

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The government has introduced the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill in Parliament to attempt to streamline and accelerate the resolution of the billions of pounds of rent arrears that have accrued during the Covid 19...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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Covid 19 - Commercial rent arrears announcement

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The Government has finally published its response to the call for evidence in relation to Covid-19 commercial rent arrears, along with a policy statement about the proposed new legislation it plans to introduce before the...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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UK COVID-19 Arrears: Guidance for landlords and tenants on the further extension to the forfeiture moratorium

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The moratorium on landlords evicting commercial tenants has been extended by a longer period than many had expected, to March 2022.  Landlords and tenants will also be compelled to enter into arbitration proceedings if they...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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UK commercial landlords and tenants: Government says your views will shape the road out of Covid-19

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30 June 2021 will be a date no doubt circled on many calendars as being the date when landlords in England currently expect to be able to reassert some control following the end of the “temporary” measures proposed and...more

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UK COVID-19: Government announces further extension to protections for commercial tenants

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The government has announced on 10 March 2021 that it will be extending the current protections that have been afforded to commercial tenants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows what was meant to be the “final”...more

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UK COVID-19: Government announces “final” extension to protections for commercial tenants

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The government has announced that it will be extending the current protections that have been afforded to commercial tenants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, for one final time. ...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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UK COVID-19: Government extends protections for commercial tenants

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After much speculation the government has today announced that it will be extending protections that have been afforded to commercial tenants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. What are the current protections? ...more

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UK COVID-19: Further commercial tenant protections announced by the government

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Yesterday, the government announced further protection for the “UK high street from aggressive rent collection“.  ...more

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