If a neighbouring landowner uses part of your land for something, such as access or drainage, it is likely that they will have a formal right known as an easement. This could restrict your ability to redevelop or extend existing buildings on your land. Easements are...
Teamwork – Wollens and some of the most well-known names in Torbay’s business world – played a major role in securing the sale of Torquay’s world-famous Kents Cavern within a matter of weeks. The photograph shows Matt Willmott, Director –...
In leases, break clauses serve as crucial provisions that provide flexibility for both landlords and tenants. These clauses can allow either or one party to terminate the lease before the expiration of the fixed term, this is usually subject to complying with certain...
Turnover rents are increasingly common in retail lettings. In challenging times, they appeal to tenants because both the landlord and tenant share the risk of trade being adversely affected by the state of the wider economy. Landlords would prefer a guaranteed fixed...
If your tenant defaults on the rent or breaches their commercial lease in some other way, you may be able to call on a former tenant or a guarantor to pay arrears or remedy breaches. This will only be possible if you follow the correct process and act promptly. The...
The minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) regulations have changed with effect from 1 April 2023. A landlord of sub-standard non-domestic private property must not continue to let the property (on or after 1 April 2023), unless either of the following apply: A. ...
