Can a landlord refuse to give you keys if you surrender your lease?

The courts are known to be reluctant to decide that a landlord has accepted a surrender but problems can be avoided with the right legal lease advice. The landlord should make it clear instantly that the lease is not surrendered, even if they now have the keys.

What to do if a tenant fails to register a lease?

Another option may be to forfeit the lease. Landlords – be sure to check that your tenant registers the lease within two months of completion. If they fail to do so, act quickly and seek professional advice.

What should I do if I Surrender my commercial lease?

Any commercial landlord will not want to be faced with an empty property or a failed tenant that they are chasing for money, swaying their attention and time. At all times with a surrender, it is best to seek help from lease advisory specialists who will assist you will taking back control of the property in the right way.

What happens if a lease does not take effect?

If they fail to do so within two months of completion, it is not a valid legal lease and only takes effect as an agreement for a lease (a contract). The landlord continues to hold the legal estate rather than the tenant until the lease is registered. Registration at Land Registry constitutes notice of the lease to all parties and for all purposes.

What should I do if my lease application is denied?

Again, no one is legally obligated to tell you anything, so try to resist the temptation to obsess over who may have been saying unflattering things to the potential landlord about you or your rental history. It doesn’t benefit you, and it probably won’t improve your chances of being reconsidered.

Why was my lease application turned down by my Landlord?

However, you may want to know what it was specifically that caused you to be turned down. Know that unless it was related to your credit report, the landlord doesn’t necessarily have to disclose why your application was rejected.

When does a business have a right to renew its lease?

Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA 1954) a business tenant has a statutory right to renew its lease provided that it is in occupation for the purpose of its business at the relevant time and provided the lease falls within the 1954 Act renewal provisions.

What should I do if my tenant backed out of the lease?

The lesson here is that lease concessions and rental unit improvements should happen on the landlord’s timeline, not to meet the demands of potential tenants. Wait until the ink is dry on the lease before repainting, replacing flooring, or making other improvements that a potential tenant requested.