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Real Estate Focus: April 2022

Real Estate Focus: April 2022

In this edition we look at the abolition of ground rents in new leases; Government guidance on the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022; higher energy efficiency standards in the commercial PRS; and an update on the cladding crisis.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 28, 2022
The new Commercial Tenancies Protection Act (Alberta) – still a lot of uncertainty

Canada: The new Commercial Tenancies Protection Act (Alberta) – still a lot of uncertainty

Bill 23: Commercial Tenancies Protection Act (the Act) received royal assent on July 23, 2020.

Canada | Publication | July 28, 2020
Impact of COVID-19 on the payment of commercial rent

Canada: Impact of COVID-19 on the payment of commercial rent

A judgment rendered by the Superior Court of Québec last July 16 may have a considerable impact on the payment of rent by certain tenants during the pandemic.

Canada | Publication | July 28, 2020
The UK government moves infrastructure and greening the built environment to the top of its agenda

UK: Infrastructure and greening the built environment tops government agenda

In the wake of COVID-19 there has been a slowdown in the economy.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 15, 2020
What should landlords consider before formalising lease changes?

UK: What should landlords consider before formalising lease changes?

Recent events have prompted a number of lease renegotiations between landlords and tenants, mostly surrounding timing and amount of rent payments, but other changes have also been discussed.

United Kingdom | Publication | June 25, 2020
UAE construction during COVID-19: The impact of Government measures

UAE: Construction during COVID-19: Impact of Government measures

Governments around the world have introduced measures to protect their citizens and their economies in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Middle East | Publication | June 04, 2020
Queensland implementation of National Mandatory Code of Conduct for commercial and retail leases

Australia: Queensland implementation of National Mandatory Code of Conduct for commercial and retail leases

Following the introduction of the National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct for SME Commercial Leasing Principles during the COVID-19 crisis (the Code) in early April, there has been much anticipation and speculation as to how each of the States and Territories would legislate to give effect to the principles of the Code.

Australia | Publication | June 02, 2020
COVID-19 UK Real Estate Update: The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill – further curbs on landlords pursuing rent arrears

UK: COVID-19 Real Estate Update: Corporate Insolvency Governance Bill and further curbs on landlords pursuing rent arrears

On April 23, 2020, the UK Government announced additional temporary restrictions on commercial landlords pursuing outstanding rent (see our Briefing). It has now published full details.

United Kingdom | Publication | June 01, 2020
Tenant insolvency issues for commercial landlords in Alberta

Canada: Tenant insolvency issues for commercial landlords in Alberta

The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating impact on the global economy and has caused economic activity to grind to a halt.

Canada | Publication | May 28, 2020


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