Following the success of “Part One: Possession claims of residential properties” in November 2015 and as part of Hardwicke’s Junior to Junior (J2J) programme, our junior property barristers are offering “Part Two: Commercial leases”, a one day workshop on 10 March 2016 covering the basics of commercial leases. The day is aimed at trainees and solicitors with 1-2 years PQE, although we welcome junior solicitors with more PQE if they are interested in attending.
09:00: Registration and breakfast
09.30 – 10.30
Part 1: An introduction to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- What protection does the 1954 Act give?
- When does it apply and how can you exclude it?
10.30 – 10.45: Coffee break
10.45 – 11.45: Remedies for breaches of commercial leases
11.45 – 12.00: Coffee break
12.00 – 15.00: Workshops
- Notices to quit and break clauses
- Forfeiture
- Renewals of 1954 Act tenancies
12.00 – 12.50: Workshop 1
12.50 – 13.50: Lunch buffet
13.50 – 14.40: Workshop 2
14.40 – 15.30: Workshop 3
15.30 – 15.45: Coffee break
15.45 – 16.45: Part 3 – Terminal dilapidations/alterations
16.45: Q&A followed by drinks and nibbles
