Category Archives: Housing Law

I rent an office space, but recently my landlord has really increased the rent. Can he do this?

Most commercial leases which last longer than ten years will include a ‘rent review’ clause. This gives the landlord an opportunity to adapt the rent to current market conditions, and is a sort of payback for the security given to … Continue reading

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I rent an office for my business but can no longer afford the rent; can I sell the lease to someone else?

There are two ways to pass on a business lease rather than bringing it to an end; firstly assigning or selling the lease to someone else, and secondly underletting, or creating a new relationship where you take on a new tenant whilst … Continue reading

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My landlord is trying to evict me without any notice; what can I do?

In order to decide whether your landlord has the right to evict you from your home, you first need to find out whether you have a lease or a licence over the property. Having a lease gives you a number … Continue reading

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