Coronavirus Legal Advice for Commercial Property

Legal Advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Commercial Property

The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the economic pressure it is exerting is causing great concern across the whole real estate industry. In these challenging times, our team of specialist commercial property solicitors are here to help you find a solution to any legal issues you may be facing.

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Our commercial property solicitors provide legal advice for landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, owners, developers, agents and banks on a range of coronavirus-related issues, including:

moving house during lockdown
changes to the way you are managing your commercial property during the pandemic
advice for landlords and tenants on dealing with difficulties relating to leases
proceeding to exchange and navigating completions during social distancing
temporary relaxation of planning laws
changes to mortgages to deal with difficulties posed by the current restrictions

Coronavirus Blogs for Commercial Property

Our latest blogs below address the legal issues arising in commercial property from coronavirus.

Commercial Rent Arrears - Ring-fencing and Arbitration Announced

The Government announced a new Code of Practice and legislation to address outstanding commercial rent arrears for the Covid lockdown period.

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New Code of Practice for Commercial Property Relationships

The aim of the new code of practice from the Government is to provide clarity for landlords and tenants when discussing rental payments and to encourage best practice to support all parties, so that the economy can recover swiftly.

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Government To Extend Protection For Commercial Tenants

On 19 June 2020, the Government announced its intentions to extend protections for businesses against eviction, seizure of goods and insolvency proceedings.

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Ban on Residential Evictions Extended Until August

The Government has announced that the current ban on evictions of renters in social or private accommodation will be extended to 23 August 2020.

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Beware the Six Month Deadline for Pursuing Previous Tenants or Guarantors

Faced with increasingly uncertain rents, landlords should remember claims against former tenants or their guarantors - and the strict time limits which apply.

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Coronavirus and Possession Proceedings

Is the current stay on possession proceedings lawful and do the courts have power to lift it?

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Commercial Landlords and Tenants - Returning to Work After Coronavirus

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is consulting on proposals to allow people to return to work in offices and shops. Although final recommendations are not yet known any return is likely to be subject to social distancing measures.

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Landlords and Access to Telecoms Apparatus

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has issued guidance aimed at telecommunications operators and landowners with telecoms apparatus on their land, to make sure that networks remain operational during the pandemic.

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Can You Rely on Commercial Lease Guarantees?

With measures now in place to protect struggling commercial tenants, landlords may instead be considering claims against guarantors. Here are five things for landlords to think about before relying on guarantees.

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Permitted Development Rights to Be Flexed

In an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus whilst keeping the economy afloat, the government has announced new planning measures to enable restaurants, cafés and pubs to operate as hot food takeaways.

What are the new rules?
Can You Bring Your Lease or Licence to an End?

In this difficult financial climate, do you have the right to bring your current tenancy to an end?

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What Does the Coronavirus Act Mean for Commercial Landlords and Tenants?

What should you consider if you are involved with commercial property as a landlord or a tenant, in light of the Coronavirus Act?

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Mortgages and Coronavirus - New Guidance for Consumers and Providers

Mortgage repayments during the coronavirus pandemic can feel like a heavy burden. What can mortgage providers do to try and alleviate that burden from their customers?

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Commercial Leases - A Note For Tenants

In this unprecedented situation, it is unfortunately inevitable that some businesses will struggle with lower turnovers and poor cash flow. What do you need to do to ensure you comply with your lease obligations?

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Coronavirus and Your Commercial Property Purchase

In this article, we consider the potential impact of coronavirus on your property contracts, and the steps you can take now to ensure that your position is protected.

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What's the Impact of Coronavirus on My Commercial Lease?

From cleaning and maintenance to risk assessments, what obligations do landlords and tenants have in relation to their commercial property?

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Useful Links

advice for landlords on the Coronavirus Act 2020 from the National Residential Landlords Association
guidance from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
government advice on home moving during the coronavirus outbreak

For specialist coronavirus legal advice for commercial property, please contact Jessica Booz on 07584 191 949 or Katie Hickman on 07557 528 936, or complete the below form.

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