In October 2023, a significant reform was implemented in the civil justice system concerning cost recovery. This reform introduced new rules regarding fixed recoverable costs, including the establishment of the ‘Intermediate Track’. This...
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Navigating the complexities of ending a commercial tenancy early can be challenging, especially when considering the legal intricacies involved. Understanding the available options is essential, whether prompted by personal or business...
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Building Regulations control the methods and materials to be used in the construction of a new property or for certain works carried out to an existing property, such as extensions, wall removals, or gas, electric, and glazing installation, to...
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Commercial Landlords are you ready? It is now less than 6 months to go until existing lettings with an EPC rating of F and G are unlawful. The Law The minimum energy efficiency standard regulations (“MEES” regulations) were brought in to...
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Bennett Griffin is delighted to be ranked in The Legal 500, as a Leading Firm for Commercial Property in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. What is The Legal 500? For 33 years, The Legal 500 has analysed the capabilities of law firms across the world, with...
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Contracts are the lynchpin of the commercial world. Robust business-to-business contracts regulate the supply of goods and services, set out how much you have to pay and how payment is made, and state when and where products will be delivered and...
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Whether you are a property developer, landlord or business tenant, commercial property is an important investment that can generate attractive returns and help secure the future of your business. Here at Bennett Griffin, we can make sure your...
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Before you take a lease of new premises, it can be easy to not think about what happens when a lease comes to an end. However, tenants need to be thinking about what their repairing liability is under a lease is before they enter into the...
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It is no secret that we love supporting local businesses and enterprises in any way we can - Sussex truly is a superb place to live and work! Which is why it gives us great pleasure to announce that we have been working closely with Sussex County...
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...do you want a reversionary lease, or do you actually want to regear your lease? In these strange and challenging times, many tenants are looking to change the terms of their lease, by, for example, agreeing to an extended lease in return for a...
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Most flat leases are granted for an initial term of 99 or 125 years. If the lease isn’t renewed at the end of the term, the flat becomes the Landlord’s property again. This means that as the years pass by, the flat becomes less valuable. ...
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Whilst it was reported in the media that there was a ‘ban’ on evictions when the pandemic took hold last March, in terms of Residential Housing Possession, what actually took place was a change in expiry periods when serving a Notice. This...
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When agreeing on a commercial lease it's important you know exactly what you're doing. With these top 5 tips, you'll be better prepared to take on a new lease. Term How long do you want the lease to be? Most leases offered on the market...
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Background Unless the Landlord and Tenant agree that the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 won’t apply to a new lease, a Tenant has a statutory right to renew its lease at the end of the term. If it is agreed that the 1954 Act won’t apply to a...
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Developers- do you still charge ground rents in your residential leases? As part of the Government’s planned legislative programme for 2021/22, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill was introduced last month into the House of...
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Earlier this year, we wrote a blog detailing the temporary moratorium on evictions introduced by section 82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 in our blog Government moves to provide commercial tenants with further protection. This month, it was...
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