Property Patter: What have the restrictions on commercial landlords’ remedies during Covid-19 meant in practice?
In this episode, Emma Humphreys, Heidi Wagstaff and Richard Flenley look at the restrictions on landlords' remedies introduced by the Government to protect commercial tenants during the Covid-19 crisis and what these restrictions have meant in practice, as well as a look at what's on the horizon for landlords going forward.
Following a further government announcement on 19 June, the restrictions detailed in this podcast are being extended until 30 September. Detailed updates are available here or feel free to contact your usual Charles Russell Speechlys contact for further information
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Further changes to landlords’ remedies for recovering commercial rent arrears
A stay on business tenancy terminations
Courts grapple with proposed legislation to prevent presentation of winding up petitions
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Emma Humphreys
The Future of Property Careers
Join to our panel discussion and Q&A with industry leaders on the range of opportunities within the property and construction sector.
Lauren Fraser
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill
Oliver Park
Liability for costs of repair (City of London v. Leaseholders of Great Arthur House)
Oliver Park writes an article for Lexis®PSL on a property dispute case.
Louise Ward
Levelling Up Life Sciences?
James Bateman
Can a restrictive covenant become obsolete?
Daniel Moore
No “New Look” in the latest landlord challenge to a tenant CVA
Daniel and Hannah look at the impact of the recent New Look CVA judgment
Emma Preece
Q&A on adverse possession
A successful application for title by adverse possession will result in the squatter acquiring possessory title to land.
Claire Fallows
Claire Fallows quoted by Planning on how new PD rights for commercial buildings will change the system
Councils should be prepared for a flurry of applications in August.
Oliver Park
Oliver Park writes for LexisPSL Property Disputes on liability for costs of repair
Oliver considers the implications of the decision in City of London v Leaseholders of Great Arthur House.
Procuring modular housing: Is MMC becoming mainstream?
Is Modern Methods of Construction becoming mainstream? Read what it means for Development and Procurement here.
Georgina Muskett
Q&A: Talking the telecoms talk
Georgina Muskett and Jonathan Wills answer queries on Electronic Communications Code agreement.
Rachel Warren
Property Patter: Navigating the complexities of Pharmacy Property
Pharmacy property is a specialist area which contains many traps for the unwary.
Kerry Stares
The Lawyer, New Law Journal, International Adviser, CDR Magazine and eprivateclient report on the firm's partner promotions
Charles Russell Speechlys promoted five lawyers to partner, effective 1 May 2021.
Lauren Spark
What do the new Debt Respite Scheme Regulations mean for Landlords and Tenants?
This will provide legal protection from creditors in the form of either a breathing space or a mental health crisis moratorium.
Simon Ridpath
Charles Russell Speechlys promotes five to Partner
The promotions are effective 1 May 2021 and are accompanied by one Legal Director and 15 Senior Associate promotions.
Emma Humphreys
Risk allocation in commercial leases: the High Court considers rent suspension, insurance and frustration arguments
Read our summary of the full judgement on the latest Covid arrears case.
Caroline Swain
Building Back Better: Real Estate and Restructuring
How and why should hospitality businesses re-structure post pandemic?
Simon Green
Asian Legal Business, Hubbis and eprivateclient report on the firm's expansion in Hong Kong
The firm's Hong Kong office continues to expand with the relocation of Real Estate Partner Simon Green to lead the firm’s focus in Asia.
Rebecca Day
UK property market continues to thrive
Aidan Welton
Stamp Duty, Green houses and 5% deposits: The Government’s Commitment to Housebuilding Continues
We look at the current raft of measures the Government has in place to support home ownership and the housebuilding industry.