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Cinema Operators Not Entitled to Rent Relief During COVID-19 Lockdowns
Cinema operators who were forced to close during COVID-19 lockdowns have failed to convince the Court of Appeal…
Property Guardianship Agreement Proves Fraught with Legal Difficulty
It is increasingly commonplace for owners of vacant commercial buildings to permit their occupation by so-called ‘property guardians’…
Lease Assignments, Restructuring Plans and the Malign Impact of COVID-19
Commercial tenants who assign their leases may feel that they have washed their hands of the matter and…
Commercial Property Owners Fight It Out Over Home-Made Right of Way
Formal dealings with land should never be attempted without first taking professional advice. The point was powerfully made…
Contractor Compensated for Breach of Spooky Visitor Attraction Contract
Awarding damages in the context of building contract disputes is not always an exact science and it often…
Former Tenant of Historic Hotel Ordered to Pay Six-Figure Dilapidation Costs
Tenants of commercial premises are often subject to rigorous repair obligations and are required to hand them back…
Public Contract Tendering – Not Every Breach of the Rules Justifies Damages
Where a breach of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 results in a public contract being awarded to the…
Tenant Succeeds in Modifying Use Restriction in Commercial Lease
Almost all commercial leases are subject to covenants restricting the use to which the premises can be put.…
Poor Contract Drafting Threatens to Derail COVID-19 Insurance Claim
Jurisdiction clauses are often skimmed over by businesspeople who foresee no risk of future dispute, but they are…
Rent Repayment Orders – The Financial Penalty Must Match the Offence
Landlords who rent out properties without a required licence are commonly ordered to repay rent they have received.…
Property – A Price Paid at Auction is Not Always the Best Measure of Value
The price a property fetches at auction is often seen as the most reliable measure of its market…
Householder Plagued by Aircraft Noise Receives £75,000 Compensation
If noise arising from major infrastructure projects disturbs your peace and diminishes the value of your home, you…
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