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Acting to stop harm: the FCA and Appointed Representatives
James Alleyne
15 March 2022
Top Tips for Commercial Landlords as Pandemic Restrictions Ease on Rent Arrears
Under s.82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020, a moratorium has been imposed on all landlords in England who have been prevented form forfeiting commercial leases on grounds of arrears with effect from 26 March 2020. Those restrictions are currently due to come to an end on 25 March 2022.
27 October 2021
Save the Date - Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulation changes for commercial property on the horizon
As you’ll be aware from some of our previous articles, energy efficiency is a hot topic in the property world, and more changes are on their way regarding the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercial properties in the UK.
21 July 2021
The future of the City: An insight into the effect of coronavirus on commercial tenants
On 16 March 2020 Number 10 advised those living in the UK against “non-essential travel” in order to curb the growing outbreak of Coronavirus. This encouraged many office-based businesses to communicate to their employees that they should work from home until further notice.
23 June 2020
COVID-19 and Covenant Breaches in Leases and Loan Facilities
As the June quarter date fast approaches and the economic impact of COVID-19 begins to be felt across all sectors, what steps should landlords be taking to vary their lease arrangements with tenants who are unable to meet their rental obligations, and could a reduction in rental income due to COVID-19 put landlords in breach of their own obligations under their loan facilities?
20 May 2020
Property adjustments required to ensure a safe return to work: Employment and Property law insights
As the UK eases its lock-down measures, employers need to start planning a safe return to work for staff. In the short-term, this means providing a ‘COVID-19 secure’ environment, enabling staff to maintain social distancing whilst attending work.
