From Notice to Negotiation in Commercial Lease Renewal - The Price of Saying No

Introduction

Obtaining possession of premises protected by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 can present a delicate balancing act for landlords. Where opposition is based on ‘no fault’ grounds which will trigger statutory compensation obligations and taking into account the potential cost of litigation, is a negotiated exit a better bet than opposing renewal?

This virtual classroom seminar will consider the lease renewal process, grounds for opposing renewal and the conditions under which compensation arises, and potential alternatives to litigation.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• An overview of the statutory right to oppose renewal on redevelopment grounds
• Key case law and common issues in proving the landlord’s intention
• Tenant counterarguments and rights under the 1954 Act
• Calculating compensation after successfully opposing renewal
• Strategic considerations and next steps

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.