A tenant’s guide to resolving commercial lease disputes

Webinar: Wednesday 26 February 2025 | 1 PM - 1:45 PM GMT

As a tenant, understanding your responsibilities at the end of your commercial lease can be challenging and full of uncertainty. If you do not meet your obligations, there is a risk that you will face a financial penalty, a loss of your security deposit, or be involved in a legal dispute. All of which can damage your reputation and make it more difficult to lease a commercial property in the future.

In this webinar, James Hastings (Senior Property Litigation Solicitor) and Simon Smith (Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor) will discuss:

• What steps should you take if you have a dilapidations dispute? 

• What does reinstatement involve, and what are your obligations? 

• What is vacant possession and why is it important? 

• What costs can landlords recover at the end of a lease? 

• How can you effectively end your tenancy if it is under a 1954 Act lease? 

This session is aimed at commercial property tenants that are currently involved in a dispute or those that are looking to avoid one. The webinar will cover some of the most common disputes between landlords and tenants such as your rights as a tenant and the legal options available to you if you find yourself in a dispute.

There will also be a chance for a Q&A at the end of the session.