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
In this quarter’s edition, we cover cases concerning continuing nuisance, business lease renewals, “subject to contract” and misrepresentation. We also tell you about the new Renters (Reform) Bill recently introduced to...more
6/29/2023
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Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Contract Renewal ,
Lease Term ,
Misrepresentation ,
Nuisance ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Redevelopment ,
Residential Leases ,
UK ,
UK Parliament ,
UK Supreme Court
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
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
7/6/2021
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Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Debt Restructuring ,
Insolvency ,
Landlords ,
Real Estate Development ,
Rent ,
Shopping Centers ,
Special Purpose Vehicles ,
Tenants ,
UK ,
UK Supreme Court
What changed?
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government sought to ensure that renters, especially those who are vulnerable and on low-incomes, received the support they needed to see them through the pandemic,...more
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
3/26/2021
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Business Interruption ,
Contract Interpretation ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Landlords ,
Property Owners ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
Residential Leases ,
Subleases ,
Tenants ,
UK ,
UK Supreme Court ,
Wastewater
What is the change?
In this time of crisis, the Government is seeking to ensure that people cannot be evicted from their homes in the coming months. The Government has extended tenant eviction notice periods to a minimum...more
Manchester Ship Canal Co Ltd v Vauxhall Motors Ltd (formerly General Motors UK Ltd) 2019 -
The Supreme Court considered whether, and in what circumstances, relief from forfeiture can be granted in respect of a licence....more
A recent case, Blue Manchester Limited v North West Ground Rents Limited [2019] EWHC 142 (TCC), shows that landlords must consider aesthetics when assessing repairs, as they could be ordered to reinstate original design...more