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Renters' Rights Bill

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On 17 July 2024, the King announced a new Renters’ Rights Bill (“RRB”) to be introduced “to give greater rights and protections to people renting their homes...” The RRB has not yet been published however the background...more

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UK landlord and tenant: what does the upcoming election mean for leasehold reform?

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As Rishi Sunak was deluged with rain announcing a general election on 4 July, those in the property world were wondering what this means for the flood of leasehold reform going through parliament. Here’s what you need to...more

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Residential Rented Sector Reset: the Renters (Reform) Bill

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The Renters (Reform) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023. It proposes an overhaul of the residential tenancy system, intended to put renters in a better position. This note sets out some of the key provisions of...more

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Renters (Reform) Bill

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Following the Bill’s introduction to Parliament, there has been a focus on the abolition of Section 21 “no fault” evictions, but there are also other key changes to consider....more

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UK Renters Reform Bill – big changes afoot in the private rented sector

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In June 2022, the Government published a White Paper proposing sweeping changes to the private rented sector - affecting around 4.4 million homes and 2.3 million landlords. The Renters Reform Bill is due to be introduced in...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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Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 - Ground rents banned on new residential leases from 30 June 2022

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This blog summarises the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022, which is the first concrete step in the government's wider residential leasehold reforms. What? The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022...more

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Briefcase Quarterly Update - Key Real Estate Cases and Updates - March 2022

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Gabb v. Farrokhzad - Landlord's Unreasonable Refusal to Consent to an Assignment of a Lease - ..Mr Gabb owned a flat in Kensington and had a difficult relationship with his landlord, Mr Farrokzhad. Following some...more

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UK government legislates to make residential ground rents a thing of the past

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On 8 February 2022, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 received Royal Assent, effectively outlawing ground rents in residential leases in England and Wales once the legislation comes into force....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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MoFoREAL: European Real Estate Newsletter (Q3 2021)

Welcome to the latest edition of MoFoReal, our newsletter highlighting recent activities and other developments in MoFo’s European Real Estate team. We hope you enjoy it and would really appreciate your feedback and...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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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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Residential property reform by UK government: Goodbye to ground rents

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In the first part of a long-heralded suite of reforms to leasehold property law in England & Wales, the UK government has introduced a draft Bill which is intended to consign to history ground rents under leases of flats and...more

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UK COVID-19: “Breathing Space” – giving residential tenants extra time to pay rent arrears

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The government has introduced the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space), which came into effect on 4 May 2021, which allows individuals who are struggling with debt to apply for a “breathing space” in which to sort out their...more

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Briefcase Quarterly Update: Key Real Estate Cases - March 2021

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The Financial Conduct Authority v Arch Insurance (UK) Ltd and others [2021] UKSC 1 - What was it about? ..The Supreme Court gave its view on various business interruption insurance policy clauses. ..The case was...more

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COVID-19: Government Extends the Eviction Ban for Commercial Leases to 30 June 2021

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The real estate industry, and particularly the hospitality and retail sector, has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Occupiers in those sectors have put a lot of pressure on the government to continue to provide further...more

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"Final extension" of temporary prohibition on filing statutory demands and winding up petitions

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In a not unexpected move with restrictions on the general public expected to remain well into the New Year the Government has extended the protections for commercial tenants and the restrictions on filing statutory demands...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 – Further protection from eviction for residential tenants

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Following emergency legislation in March 2020, intended to protect residential tenants from eviction during the COVID-19 lockdown the government has announced further measures to ease the pressure on tenants who continue to...more

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COVID-19 UK – Additional breathing space…but tenants who can pay should

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Most commercial leases require the tenant to pay its rent quarterly, and invariably include a provision allowing the landlord to forfeit if that rent has been unpaid for a period of time, e.g. 7, 14 or 21 days.  Outside of...more

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COVID-19: Government Issues New Code of Practice for Landlords and Tenants

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The real estate industry, and particularly the retail sector have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as High Streets around the country open their doors to the public, and there is much publicity about the long...more

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UK COVID-19: Landlords take note – this is not a wind up

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RE: A COMPANY (INJUNCTION TO RESTRAIN PRESENTATION OF PETITION) - The court considered an application for an injunction in light of the new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020 (“CIGB”), which was published on 20...more

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Options Available to Landlords Post Statutory Demand as of 1 June 2020

This advisory outlines the various options available to landlords after service of a statutory demand on a tenant and the tenant does not pay the debt. It also summarises the general processes, costs, advantages and...more

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UK COVID-19: The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill - New tenant/debtor protections unveiled

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Long awaited insolvency reforms in the UK, plus the government’s COVID-19 proposals on the use of statutory demands – and much more....more

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