Measures Against COVID-19 – Impact On Commercial Leases

19 March 2020 – In light of the state of emergency declared in Bulgaria and the measures currently undertaken by the government for the containment of the spread of COVID-19 at this stage, the commercial real estate sector appears to be one of the most significantly affected. As such, we have prepared this brief outline of the major questions raised in the sector. This summary addresses only the measures already in force and may be subject to update, in case additional rules or restrictions are adopted.

1  Public access restrictions to certain premises

Subject to Order No RD-01-124 of 13 March 2020 of the Minister of Health ("the Order"), visits to leisure and playground halls, discotheques, bars, restaurants, fast food restaurants, coffee shops and large commercial centres (except for food stores, pharmacies, bank and insurance offices) are to be discontinued until 29 March 2020.