Rent arrears claims and Covid-19: High Court judgment
The first reported judgment has been handed down, finding in favour of the landlord in relation to a commercial rent claim defended on COVID-19 grounds.
Project Speed: Will accelerating infrastructure projects see a drift towards poorer quality developments?
In an effort to revive and reenergise the declining footfall throughout high streets and town centres, the government has introduced new use classes and permitted development rights (‘PDRs’) as part of an initiative titled ‘Project Speed’.
Leasehold reform
On 9 January 2020, the Law Commission, published their report on options to reduce premiums payable by flat owners (“tenants”) to their landlords to extend the term of their lease or buy their freehold interest.
COVID-19: Service of documents
David Hitchcock of TWM Solicitors discusses how the impact of coronavirus effects service of documents.
Managing the effects of COVID-19 – force majeure and frustration
Simon Brew of TWM Solicitors discusses the force majeure clause and how it may assist companies who are no longer able to perform contracts.
COVID-19: Government announces moratorium on forfeiture for commercial tenants in England and Wales
David Hitchcock of TWM Solicitors discusses a recent Government announcement that effects commercial tenants in England and Wales.