Understanding the language used in the commercial property world is important if you want to avoid costly mistakes and protect your interests. Below is a glossary of some of the most commonly used terms.

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Taking on a lease of commercial premises is a big undertaking. The lease is a complex document and you need to understand exactly what you are signing to avoid nasty surprises later on.

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Many landlords seek to prevent tenants from altering the property by including provisions in the lease which prohibit alterations without their consent. However, landlords may not have as much protection as they might think.

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Should developers be concerned about the recent judgment in S Franses Limited v The Cavendish Hotel London Limited when relying on section 30(1)(f) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 to obtain possession of premises?

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In a recent case (Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd v Wolverhampton City Council and Tesco Stores Ltd) the Court of Appeal dismissed Sainsbury’s challenge to the Council’s resolution to make a compulsory purchase order in favour of Tesco’s competing scheme

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Developers are well aware of the problems that the presence of Japanese Knotweed on a development site may cause. 

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