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Unlocking Lease Surrender

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

Rent Review: When is it too late?

We recently published a blog detailing the rent review process and the issues around serving a rent review notice. See Rent Review in Commercial...

What is Forfeiture?

In property law, if the lease expressly provides, forfeiture allows a landlord to re-enter their commercial property following a breach of the...

Rent Review in Commercial Leases

Most commercial leases contain a rent review clause; a mechanism which enables the landlord to review the rent at set intervals. The rent will be...

Everything You Need to Know About Restrictive Covenants

When it comes to real estate, the concept of restrictive covenants plays a significant role in shaping land use and property development. These...

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...

Porter Dodson advise on the purchase of Hotel Riviera Sidmouth

Porter Dodson are delighted to have advised Unison Triumph Investments (UK) Limited on the recent acquisition of Hotel Riviera in Sidmouth –...

Porter Dodson secures site acquisition for Vispring Limited

Porter Dodson’s Commercial Property Team recently acted for Vispring Limited, the luxury British bed manufacturer, in the acquisition of their new...

Energy Performance Update. Changes every landlord needs to be aware of

Landlords of commercial premises beware; minimum energy performance standards are now in place which could lead to hefty fines for those in breach. ...

Trust Registration Service and Impact on Partnerships

HMRC has recently updated the Trust Registration rules, extending the scope of the trust arrangements that are required to be registered in the UK.

Third Party Debt Orders – Can’t Pay? Or Won’t Pay?

Often, the property disputes team at Porter Dodson are instructed by clients to secure a Court order directing a party to do an act (e.g. vacate a...

Commercial leases: the end of the fixed term

When fixed term of a commercial lease expires, there may be various options available to the landlord or the tenant however, these options will be...

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...

Change to planning guidance on affordable housing contributions

The provision of affordable housing has been a hot topic both in the media and Government for many years. Local Planning Authorities seek to control...