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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are changing.

Currently, to let a commercial property, the rating must be an EPC E or above. This has been the case since 1 April 2018 as the PRS Regulations 2015 made it unlawful for Landlords to grant a new tenancy of a property with an EPC below E in scope with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (hereinafter called ‘MEES’). That is, unless an exemption applies and has been validly registered.

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The law surrounding Forfeiture in commercial tenancies

As the Pandemic continues to evolve, so does the law surrounding commercial tenancies. As you already know, there’s a lot of uncertainty throughout the country. But one thing commercial tenants can be certain of is that a landlord’s right to exercise their right of re-entry (forfeiture) for non-payment of rent is suspended until 31 December 2020.

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Planning Use Classes have changed

The Government have recently made important changes to Planning Use Classes. These changes came into effect on 1st September 2020, (although there will be a transition period until 31 July 2021). The measures have been introduced to make it easier to repurpose premises quicker and at less cost. This means that ‘the high street’ can be more adaptable to meet occupier demand and safeguard community assets.

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Turnover Rent – is it the way forward?

The financial implications for our retail sector and commercial landlords arising from the Covid-19 pandemic are by this point obvious. Governmental restrictions, and reduced consumer confidence will leave highstreets and restaurants struggling for some time to come. Switching to a turnover rent is another option that could help tenants and landlords alike.

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Commercial Property – the Code of Practice

On 19 June 2020 the Government published the Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Code is voluntary rather than mandatory. It’s objective is to provide a level of support to all those stakeholders in the commercial property sector. This ranges from customers and occupiers, through to the landlords and lenders.

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I want to rent out my commercial property on an easy-in easy-out basis. Do I really need a formal lease document?

On 19 June 2020 the Government published the Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Code is voluntary rather than mandatory. It’s objective is to provide a level of support to all those stakeholders in the commercial property sector. This ranges from customers and occupiers, through to the landlords and lenders.

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Overage: Beware of the Trigger

Overage provisions take many different forms to accommodate a variety of scenarios. The common theme among all though is they cover the situation where the parties to a property transaction agree that the circumstances justify the seller being entitled to further payments in relation to the property being sold, at some point in the future. The parties are free to set the terms of the overage provisions which will often be shaped by current market conditions and the respective bargaining strengths of the parties involved.

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