A tenant of business premises is usually protected by the provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and has the right to require the landlord to offer a new tenancy when the current one has expired.

If the landlord is unable to offer a new tenancy due to the fact that the site is to be redeveloped he must pay compensation to the tenant.

Many leases are not protected by the Act as they will have been granted, following an order of the court by agreement between landlord and tenant providing that this right is to be given up.

Recent changes to the legislation make it easier to grant a tenancy or lease that will not have the protection of the Act and have also streamlined the procedure applying to lease renewals.

Contact Belinda Walkinshaw in St Albans or Glenda Ferneyhough in Hemel Hempstead.

If you own and let property then you will want to be sure that you are achieving the best return on your investment. How do you know that you are letting your property under the best of terms? How can you protect your interests when your tenant wishes to sub-let your property? What are the potential pitfalls and opportunities?

Pickworths advises on all issues relating to letting, sub-letting, acquiring and disposal of leasehold property. We act for many large property owners including housing associations as well as those private property owners who buy-to-let. We also offer advice on planning and environmental issues that may affect a buying/selling or letting decision. (See also section entitled Property and Development).

If you are a property owner with a difficult tenant we are also able to advise you on your rights and remedies under the law and if necessary issue court proceedings on your behalf.

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Contact Glenda Ferneyhough in Hemel Hempstead or Belinda Walkinshaw in St Albans.

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