Residential landlords: is returning a tenancy deposit by cheque enough to comply with your obligations before service of a Section 21 Notice?

Residential landlords have various responsibilities and obligations, one of which is that a tenancy deposit received from a tenant must be protected and certain prescribed information given.

Is this the biggest shake up of the private rented sector in 30 years?

The Government has released its “Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper”. The Renters Reform Bill has been called the biggest shake up of the private rented sector in 30 years.

Accessing adjoining building owner's land

The Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992 (the Act) provides a building owner with the right to obtain access to an adjoining owner’s.

Can a Landlord end a Commercial Tenancy to use the premises for their own purpose?

A landlord can terminate a Commercial Tenancy to use the premises for their own activity.

Japanese Knotweed in the news again

Liz Shaw, Director and Property Litigation Solicitor looks at two different cases on the issue – one regarding seller’s duties regarding the plant and the other regarding failure to remove it.

Commercial landlords – options when tenants fall into arrears

Faced with rising operating costs, tenants may find it increasingly more difficult to meet their liabilities under their commercial leases. Elizabeth Shaw, Director and head of litigation services at Wake Smith Solicitors looks at the commercial landlord’s options.

Radical proposals in the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill 2021-2022

Some radical proposals are included in the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill which the Government intends to pass by 25 March 2022.