A considerable amount of commercial property work is concerned with the renewal of business tenancies under Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Business Tenancies provides the busy practitioner with a detailed and practical guide to all aspects of the law and procedure involved in the renewal of business tenancies under the 1954 Act and the often complex issues which can arise. It offers practical answers to problems which commercial property professionals may encounter when dealing with renewals. This new title will equip commercial property professionals with a thorough practical knowledge of the relevant statutory provisions and case law. The implications of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 are considered in detail. It also deals with the right to compensation for improvements. The text takes into account recent case law as well as the reforms introduced by the Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003.
The new edition of this invaluable Handbook incorporates significant amendments to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part II by the Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003 as well as including the full text of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, Part 2 (Notices) Regulations 2004. Compact and easy to use, it is an important reference tool for all practitioners advising on business and agricultural tenancies and will also be of use to surveyors and estate managers.
Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 gives rights to business tenants to negotiate the renewal of their tenancy when it comes to an end and gives rights to the landlord to oppose such renewals in certain cases. Where negotiation fails, the Court has powers to settle the terms of a renewal, end a tenancy, or grant compensation to the tenant. The law was radically altered in 2004 by Regulatory Reform Order and statutory instruments containing the new forms and notices. This new scheme is now in force in England and Wales and case law is beginning to emerge. The process of renewal is subject to strict regulation, precise documentation, time-limits, and completion of prescribed forms. This book is designed to provide a step-by-step guide around the twists and pitfalls of the new renewal procedure. This practical book: outlines the rights of the parties involved; guides the reader through the legislation; provides up-to-date references to case law; offers useful checklists; includes Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (as amended). Renewal of Business Tenancies will prove to be an invaluable guide to renewals for busy practitioners.
Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 has been under scrutiny by the Government for some years. After a period of consultation, drafting and debate, a Regulatory Reform Order amending the Act will be implemented on 1 June 2004. The reforms affect the law of business tenancies and particularly: security of tenure, termination, renewal, notices, the calculation of interim rent, and exclusion under the Act. Reform Order. The author gives a clear explanation of the changes and crucially, places each change in the context of the position prior to implementation of the Reform Order.
The Conveyancing Handbook has been thoroughly revised and updated to ensure it remains the most reliable and up-to-date source of information and guidance on residential conveyancing. Its comprehensive coverage aims to make it your first port of call for a wide range of issues arising from residential conveyancing, from agricultural tenancies to the flood insurance proposals in the Water Act 2014.Updated by expert editors and contributors, the 21st edition takes account ofdevelopments including: Land Registration Fee Order 2013, Finance Act 2013, Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 and changes to the Capital Allowances Act 2001 LPE1 Leasehold Property Enquiries and draft Con 29 Enquiries of Local Authority 2014 flood risk advice Land Registry e-document registration services.These developments, and more, are integrated within a chronological account of conveyancing practice. With its procedural checklists and extensive appendix materials, the Conveyancing Handbook is an indispensable and faithful companion for every conveyancer.
