Commercial Property Litigation

At Manak Solicitors we understand that disputes in relation to commercial property can be lengthy, costly and stressful. For businesses, disputes can cause delays, restrict business growth and stymie expansion. You should seek advice as soon as possible if a dispute arises. Our expert team is here to help you navigate this complex area of law and provide specialist support. We are able to advise on all commercial landlord and tenant matters, includes rent arrears, lease forfeiture and breach of covenants.

We regularly advise on a range of commercial property disputes, including:

Rent reviews
Lease forfeiture (section 146 notices)
Breaches of covenants
Break rights and surrenders
Commercial lease termination
Disrepair of commercial property
Rent arrears
Dilapidation claims
Trespass

Some breaches of lease covenants can lead to forfeiture of the lease. Our Commercial Property Litigation Team can advise landlords and tenants on the landlord’s right to enter the property. We can also advise on and draft section 146 notices or a tenant’s counter notice to a section 146 notice.

Our Commercial Property Team handle a number of matters in relation to commercial rent reviews. Leases often make provision for a rent review, and will set out the process for this, which oftens involves a landlord serving notice upon their tenant. Upon receiving such notice, the tenant will likely need to serve a counter-notice upon the landlord within a particular period of time. Where agreement cannot be reached between the parties, a surveyor or arbitrator is usually instructed to determine the new rental figure. We can advise on obligations under a lease, we can draft notices or counter-notices and assist with the instruction of an surveyor or arbitrator.

We can advise you as to how best pursue commercial rent arrears, including methods of enforcement, if necessary.

Landlords and tenants can face financial turbulence during times of economic instability. A lease surrender is a mutual agreement between a landlord and tenant to bring a commercial lease to an early end, with the landlord agreeing to take back control of the property. A landlord is not obliged to accept such surrender, but may be inclined to do so if there is a benefit to them. They will want to ensure that there is continuity so that they do not lose income. We assist landlords and tenants with such agreements. It is important to seek legal advice as there is legislation compelling landlords to act reasonably. Falling foul of such requirements can be costly.

We are frequently instructed in relation to dilapidation claims where a claim is brought in respect of damages to a property. Such claims can be brought against a landlord against a tenant for failure to comply with their repairing obligations pursuant to a lease.

We can also be instructed to deal with trespass claims, if such a situation arises you will require prompt and expert advice to recover your property.

Our Commercial Property Litigation Team can also liaise with our in-house conveyancing department, saving you time and money.

You will receive a professional, experienced service from local experts. Please call our Landlord and Tenant Team on 01689 870 769 to discuss how we can help you.