Developer’s – don’t forget your commercial leases in your residential schemes – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 5 (LTA)
Commercial property
Insights
Where a private landlord/developer of a mixed use residential and commercial scheme is proposing to lease its commercial premises then beware, (under certain circumstances) qualifying tenants of flats have a right of first refusal to purchase that interest.
Written by
Nicola Sutton
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Cost of living crisis and the impact on service charge recoveries
News
In February 2023, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted that the bank interest rate would make its tenth increase over the past year by 0.5ppts to 4%, being the highest level in 15 years.
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As we enter 2025, the pace of change in the world of business and politics continues to quicken amid market turbulence and sluggish growth in the UK, a new and returning President in the US and a raft of other challenges both at home and abroad.
Commercial Court to test validity of Business Interruption insurance claims
News
Arguments over BI coverage (or the lack of) have been widespread since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen an across the board shutdown of many business sectors in the UK.
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Martyn’s Law – An overview of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
Crime & regulatory
Insights
The Government’s Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (the “Bill”) featured in the King’s Speech on Tuesday 07 November 2023 indicating the Government’s intention to pass this new law in the coming months.
Written by
Bridget Sanger
and
Jodie Coles
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Minimising the negative impact of family law disputes
News
Family law
Partner Clare Webb and partner Philippa Yeo explain the importance of non-court dispute resolution and what family lawyers can do to encourage clients to avoid prolonged conflict.
Written by
Clare Webb
and
Philippa Yeo
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