Our specialist commercial property solicitors handle forfeiture and possession proceedings for landlords across England and Wales. Whether you are seeking to forfeit a lease due to breach, recover possession for rent arrears, or defend against forfeiture proceedings, our solicitors provide strategic legal guidance to protect your interests and achieve your objectives.
Forfeiture and possession proceedings allow landlords to re-enter commercial premises and terminate leases when tenants breach their obligations. Our commercial property solicitors help landlords manage their portfolios by pursuing these remedies while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Forfeiture of a commercial lease may be triggered by various breaches, most commonly non-payment of rent. However, landlords may also forfeit for breaches of other covenants, such as alterations, user restrictions, or assignment provisions. Our forfeiture solicitors advise landlords on the grounds available and the correct procedure to follow.
Tenants facing forfeiture may have relief from forfeiture available, allowing them to remedy their breach and retain the lease. Our solicitors advise both landlords pursuing forfeiture and tenants seeking relief, ensuring each party understands their rights and options under the lease and applicable law.
Rent Recovery
Pursuing unpaid rent and service charges
Forfeiture Proceedings
Peaceable re-entry and court proceedings
Possession Orders
Court orders for vacant possession
Tenant Eviction
Completing the eviction process
Our specialist commercial property solicitors provide comprehensive support for forfeiture and possession matters. From advising on preliminary steps to representing clients in court, our forfeiture and possession solicitors protect your interests throughout.
We advise landlords on recovering unpaid rent and service charges, including issuing demands, calculating arrears, and pursuing payment through court proceedings if necessary. Our solicitors ensure compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol.
Where landlords have a right of re-entry, we advise on the correct procedure for peaceable re-entry, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and minimising the risk of claims from tenants.
We issue and pursue possession proceedings in the County Court, seeking orders for possession and money judgments for rent arrears. Our solicitors handle both residential and commercial possession claims efficiently.
Tenants may apply for relief from forfeiture to retain their lease after the landlord has exercised a right of re-entry. Our solicitors advise tenants on their options and represent them in relief applications.
Once a possession order is obtained, we assist landlords in enforcing the order through court bailiffs to recover vacant possession of the property. Our solicitors manage the eviction process efficiently.
Following eviction, we advise landlords on pursuing dilapidations claims for breach of repair obligations, maximising recovery for the landlord.
Our commercial property solicitors answer the most frequently asked questions about forfeiture and possession proceedings across England and Wales.
Whether you are a landlord seeking to recover possession of your property or a tenant facing forfeiture proceedings, our commercial property solicitors provide clear, strategic guidance to protect your interests.
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