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Business partnerships: applying for a new lease
A recent Court of Appeal case illustrates the difficulties that can arise when a business partnership operates from shared premises but does not give full consideration to the legal structure at the outset. The court held that an application for a new business tenancy made by one of the two business partners was not a […]
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Business rates relief for empty properties
A decision in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) suggests that business rates may be payable even where an intended occupant is carrying out substantial refurbishment works and cannot use the property for its intended purpose until the works are complete. If the intended occupant has particular requirements which other potential occupants would not have, the […]
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Legal 500 success
Endeavour Partnership has again retained its top tier status in the Legal 500
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Business rates liability for empty properties
The High Court has clarified who is responsible for business rates following disclaimer of a lease. The court held that a landlord (as freehold owner) was liable to pay business rates for an empty property following disclaimer of the tenant’s lease. The landlord had an immediate right to possession even though it had not physically […]
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Let us review your lease
Many companies, particularly smaller businesses, all too often sign a lease without really considering and understanding the terms contained within it. If you are one of those, your business could suffer a detriment either because your lease does not provide enough protection or you miss the chance to negotiate a better deal.
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Break clauses in commercial leases
Landlords will breathe a sigh of relief following a recent Court of Appeal judgment.
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Endeavour hosts a surveyors breakfast event
Endeavour hosted some 20 surveyors at its offices on Teesside. Our commercial property team gave a legal update followed by a Q&A session on property trends in the North East. To book your place at our next event, email Joanna Gibson at j.gibson@endeavour.law
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Government Proposals for Statutory Code on Tied Pubs
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has recently announced its intention to create a statutory Code of Conduct to regulate the relationship between pub companies and their tied tenants.
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Tenancy deposit schemes: section 21 notices
Landlords will welcome the High Court’s comments on when sanctions for non-compliance with the tenancy deposit scheme (TDS) legislation are triggered.
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Protect company properties from fraud – new Land Registry protection available
As part of its programme to help tackle and prevent property fraud, the Land Registry has launched a new Form RQ(Co) allowing a company to register a counter-fraud restriction on its registered titles.
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