The London Legal Podcast, Episode 29 Bloomsbury Institute: Commercial Lease Renewal

What can cost a business thousands during a lease renewal? Our latest episode of the London Legal Podcast featuring Partner Reema Chugh from our Property Disputes team is now live. Reema explains when tenants have a statutory right to renew under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, the limited grounds landlords can rely on to oppose renewal, how market rent is assessed, and why timing is critical once Section 25 or Section 26 notices are served. She also highlights common and costly mistakes, including failing to check whether a lease was contracted out and assuming proposed rent increases are non-negotiable. Understanding your position early can shape the future of your business.