PRIVATE SECTOR WEBINAR

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is the bedrock of commercial leases and is essential for any property professional. It will concentrate on the opposition to and renewal of 1954 Act leases. It will also give a valuable update on recent important cases.  Topics covered include: 

• The grounds of opposition; 

• Intention to demolition and reconstruct; 

• The time to commence work after termination and the case of Spirit Pub Co. v Pridewell Property (2025); 

• Landlord’s occupation for their own purposes and the important case of MVL v The Leadmill (2025); 

• Renewal terms including some current issues in relation to turnover rents and energy performance;  

• Renewal terms, break clauses and the case of Ministry of Sound Ltd v The British and Foreign Wharf Co Ltd (2025); 

• Interim rents and market rents; and

• Compensation for disturbance.