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The Renters’ Rights Bill: What does it mean for landlords?
Posted: 19th August 2025
The Renters’ Rights Bill is currently working its way through the process of parliamentary approval and is likely to be implemented in the coming months. The Bill is aiming to bring about widespread change to the private rental market, with a primary focus on enhancing tenant’s rights. One of the key changes for landlords that […]
Top things to think about before you sign a commercial lease for your business
Posted: 25th November 2024
In a rising market with good commercial property becoming harder to come by on favourable terms, there is a temptation to complete a lease quickly without the benefit of legal advice to avoid losing the property or suffering an increase in the rent. All too often we are asked to advise on matters where tenants […]
Understanding the Responsibilities of a Commercial Landlord
Posted: 29th October 2024
Becoming a commercial landlord comes with important responsibilities and obligations when granting a lease to a potential tenant. Whether you own a portfolio of residential properties, retail establishments or office buildings, understanding and fulfilling these responsibilities is crucial for maintaining positive tenant relationships, adherence to legal requirements, and safeguarding your investment. This blog post details […]
The Implications of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Why is Security of Tenure Important? A Tenant’s Perspective.
Posted: 17th September 2024
Understanding your rights as a commercial tenant is essential prior to entering into a lease for your business. What is the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954? The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is a central piece of legislation which impacts the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. It governs landlords and tenants’ obligations […]
2024 Property Law Developments
Posted: 12th January 2024
The year 2024 is poised to bring about significant changes to property law in England and Wales, with the introduction of reforms set to impact residential and commercial property owners, landlords, and tenants alike. In this article, we will explore some key developments expected this year. Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill King Charles III’s announcement […]
A ‘golden thread of information’ for High-Risk Buildings
Posted: 30th November 2023
Following on from the Hackitt review in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017, the government has made drastic changes to the building safety regime through the passing of the Building Safety Act 2022, Higher-Risk Buildings Regulations 2023, Building Safety (Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibitions) Regulations 2023 and the Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) […]
Right to Manage Company
Posted: 22nd September 2023
Tenants who are not happy with how their Landlord is managing their building are potentially able to collectively force the Landlord to transfer their management functions to a special company set up by the tenants under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act (CLRA) 2002 and subsequent regulations. This kind of company is known as a […]
A day in the life of….an equity Partner
Posted: 23rd March 2022
Andrea Smith is an equity Partner at Franklins Solicitors and heads up our Business Services Department. In this blog she explains why she has chosen to progress her career within Franklins and what her role entails… I joined Franklins Solicitors nearly 21 years ago as a Trainee Solicitor and was offered a position post qualification, […]
How to get that cash flowing from your property
Posted: 14th April 2020
The United Kingdom and the rest of the World continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, with different countries using various techniques to not only take control but keep their economies as stable as possible. Whilst the UK Government has passed emergency legislation on a number of measures including the Business Interruption Loan Scheme, many […]
Tenant’s Break Clause – What should you consider?
Posted: 8th April 2020
What’s a ‘Break Clause’ A break clause is effectively a ‘get out clause’ allowing a tenant to terminate its lease before the expiry of the contractual term. It’s important for a tenant to secure a break clause within its lease, as it’s difficult to predict the position of a business years down the line. It […]
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