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On what grounds can the landlord oppose the grant of a new tenancy?
Only on one or more of a limited number of grounds. Examples are cases in which the tenant has failed to comply with his obligations, or been persistently late in paying rent, or where the landlord wishes to use the premises for his/her own business… Read MoreQuestion 19/01/17 Alex Reuben
How much will it cost me to negotiate a new lease for me?
See if a figure is mentioned in your lease. A landlord can only claim his/her reasonable actual costs and should not seek to make a profit from the request to negotiate a new lease.Question 19/01/17 Alex Reuben
Can the landlord ask me to pay his legal costs upon the grant of a new lease?
This is very much a matter for negotiation. As far as the renewal of an existing lease is concerned, the Costs of Leases Act 1958 states that if you do not agree to pay your Landlord’s legal costs then that is the end of the matter. But if you have l… Read MoreQuestion 19/01/17 Alex Reuben
What is an interim rent?
Where a lease is being renewed under the provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part 2, the landlord or tenant can apply to the court for an interim rent to be set that will apply until the beginning of the new tenancy. Normally, an interim r… Read MoreQuestion 19/01/17 Alex Reuben
How do I go about renewing the lease?
It would be advisable to obtain professional advice when renewing the lease. You must give notice to the landlord using a special form. The form of these notices is laid down by the law in Regulations called “The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, Part 2… Read MoreQuestion 19/01/17 Alex Reuben
Can the landlord prevent me renewing my tenancy?
The Act enables the landlord to oppose renewal where the tenant is in breach of the covenants (obligations) in the lease. It also gives the landlord very limited grounds to oppose renewal where the tenant is not “at fault”: for example where the land… Read MoreQuestion 19/01/17 Alex Reuben
What rights do I have to renew my tenancy?
Most commercial lettings in relation to rent renewals are governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part 2. This Act gives tenants an automatic right to renew their lease upon expiry, except in the circumstances set out below. provided the provisi… Read MoreQuestion 19/01/17 Alex Reuben
My lease is ending. Can I renew it?
Yes – if your tenancy is for a fixed term of more than a year, or your tenancy is for a fixed initial term and then from year to year. If the landlord gives you notice of termination, you can apply to the court for a new tenancy. The landlord can opp… Read MoreQuestion 19/01/17 Alex Reuben
Can the landlord get me out before my lease is due to expire?
The lease is likely to contain a “forfeiture” clause giving the landlord the right to repossess the property if you fail to pay the rent within a certain period after the due date, break any of your lease obligations or become insolvent. Under certai… Read MoreQuestion 19/01/17 Alex Reuben
Can the landlord require me to leave the premises at the end of the lease?
Only in certain circumstances. Examples are cases in which the tenant has failed to comply with his/her obligations, or been persistently late in paying rent, or where the landlord wishes to use the premises for his own business or residence. For det… Read MoreQuestion 19/01/17 Alex Reuben