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Leasehold reform – it's been much talked about for the past four years, but little action has been seen other than the enactment of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022.

On 1 May 2026, a key provision of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) comes into force that landlords must be aware of.

The Court of Appeal was asked to consider whether the decision of the Judge at first instance in finding that Ms Bustard was in actual occupation of the property at the date of registration of a legal charge granted in favour of Link was wrong in that he misapplied the statutory provisions to the facts and arrived at a legally unsupportable conclusion in Ms Bustard’s favour.

In our Law-Now of 26 February 2010 (AGAs – Landlords must look forward and not back!) we pointed out the problems created by the decision in the case of Good Harvest Partnership LLP -v- Centaur Services Limited [2010] EWHC 330.

In the current economic climate this question might seem somewhat bizzarre.!! A tenant’s main aim is to preserve his business including occupation of any premises by paying rent.

On 6 May 2020 the Supreme Court gave judgment in the case of Duval v 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd [2020] UKSC 18, finding that a landlord was not entitled to grant a licence for alterations for works

Currently, to be an Assured Shorthold Tenancy the annual rent under the tenancy must be less than £25,000 per annum. This threshold will increase to £100,000 with effect from 1 October 2010 .

The current statutory framework is contained in the Housing Act 2004

Updated 17 June 2021 - On 16 June 2021 the government confirmed that the evictions ban on commercial tenants for non-payment of rent will be extended again until the 25 March 2022...

The High Court has just handed down its eagerly awaited decision in Canary Wharf Limited v. European Medicines Agency [2019] EWHC 335 (Ch) ...

Landlords and tenants may benefit from proposed further reform of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 following a review by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Landlords should note that recent legislative amendments relating to the administration of oaths have not changed the requirements for a tenant’s statutory declaration to be valid.

New Social Housing Consumer Standards, effective April 2024, require Registered Providers to ensure safe, quality housing, improve tenant engagement, and maintain transparency. Enhanced regulatory powers will enforce compliance, emphasizing timely maintenance, fair tenancy practices, and tenant involvement in decision-making.

Following changes in legislation, it would be worth reviewing the tax treatment of your employees living accommodation.

Are you a landlord or a tenant? Think you've heard something about new laws to protect your money when held by an agent?

When land acquired by compulsory purchase becomes surplus to requirements, the acquiring authority may be obliged to offer it back to the former owner.

Arlington Business Parks GP Limited v Scottish & Newcastle Limited [2014] CSOH 77 considered whether notices served by the tenant, seeking to exercise a break option under two separate leases, were valid and effective.

A TikTok video has sparked widespread discussion after revealing a list of extreme demands sent to prospective tenants, raising questions about legality, fairness, and the pressures of renting in the capital.