Ban on upwards-only rent reviews: Act receives Royal Assent, but the commencement date is yet to be confirmed The Government has implemented the surprise ban on upwards-only rent reviews (“UORRs”) in commercial leases that was tucked away in a bill
More about Quarterly in Advance: Commercial Real Estate – What is on the Horizon?KEY TAKEAWAYS Legislation banning UORRs is now in place, with commencement expected in 2027 or 2028. The ban will not apply to existing leases, subject to important exceptions. A retrospective element applies to certain tenancy renewal arrangements entered into on
More about Upwards-only rent reviews – preparing for a fundamental changeThis episode explores what happens when tenants leave behind furniture, equipment, and other chattels at the end of a lease.
More about Real estate podcast: from insolvent tenants to furniture returns – navigating chattel issuesIn this episode Suzanne Gill and Rachel Fitzgerald discuss three variations of tenant repair obligations, including fixed‑term works, schedules of condition, and obligations requiring landlord‑surveyor approval.
More about Real estate podcast: futureproofing your dilapidations position at the lease negotiation stageThis episode, featuring Suzanne Gill and Ben Dunbar, examines two significant service charge cases that clarify what it means for a landlord to act “reasonably” when determining a tenant’s service charge proportion.
More about Real estate podcast: service charge apportionments – making the rational choiceOn 1 May 2026, phase 1 of the new regime will come into force, on which date the majority of the more significant changes to tenancies, existing and new, will take effect and all tenancies will automatically transfer onto the
More about The Renters’ Rights Act 2025Supermarkets, sushi, deceit, zoos – our Landlord and Tenant Case law update podcast has it all. Whether you own or manage a commercial space, or are occupying as a tenant, our quick listen covers three important case examples where parities
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