Top tips for a new commercial landlord
Thinking of leasing your business premises to a new tenant? Commercial leases are usually much…
July 1, 2020 By Kate Westlake
What is Shared Ownership?
The shared ownership scheme has been around for some time now but there is often…
July 1, 2020 By Kate Westlake
Is ‘service charge’ the same as a ‘rent charge’?
Often there is confusion amongst parties as to whether an obligation to pay service charge…
July 1, 2020 By Kate Westlake
Court is not the only option – construction adjudication
Why might adjudication be a cheaper and quicker way of resolving issues for small and…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
Liquidated damages – are they penalties?
Liquidated damages clauses are commonly found in construction contracts making provision for the contractor to…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
VAT changes in the construction industry
HMRC is concerned about the current levels of “missing trader fraud” where a supplier is…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
Liquidated Damages and Termination
It is well known that construction projects often overrun and this can cause problems for…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
What to look out for in Collateral Warranties
Collateral warranties are stand-alone contracts under which contractors, sub-contractors and professional consultants warrant to third…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
Residential Occupiers in Adjudication Proceedings
The Construction Act 1996 states that parties to a construction contract have the right to…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
Payment Milestones in Construction Contracts
Parties to construction contracts are free to agree their own payment terms, subject to the…
July 1, 2020 By Guy Michell
Break clauses: a reminder that strict compliance is usually required
Questions about the interpretation and conditions attached to contractual notices have produced a great deal…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones
An art buff, a landlord and a tenant: who owns street art?
Picture this – it’s a sunny September morning in Kent. You’re a tenant and operate…
July 1, 2020 By Ben Jones