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Commercial Evictions

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Recover commercial premises and unpaid rent

Commercial tenants aren't covered by the residential eviction rules. Depending on your lease, you may be able to forfeit it, re-enter peaceably, or recover arrears through Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR). We work out the right route, then act on it quickly and lawfully.

When you need it

  • A shop, office or industrial tenant has stopped paying rent.
  • The tenant has broken a lease covenant, for example unauthorised use or alterations.
  • The premises appear abandoned and you need them back.

The rules depend on the lease, whether anyone lives on the premises, and whether the tenancy is protected by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Getting this wrong can waive your rights or expose you to a damages claim.

Commercial Evictions

Dealing with a non-compliant tenant? Our Commercial Evictions service ensures you swiftly and legally reclaim your property and recover unpaid rent.

Get in touch for a tailored quote based on your specific situation.

Your options

  • Forfeiture by peaceable re-entry. If the lease has a forfeiture clause and no one lives at the premises, you may be able to change the locks out of hours. For breaches other than unpaid rent, a section 146 notice must be served first.
  • Forfeiture through the court. The safer route where the breach is disputed or anyone lives there. Our panel solicitors issue a possession claim.
  • CRAR. Where at least 7 days' rent is unpaid, a certified enforcement agent can take control of the tenant's goods to recover arrears, after giving 7 clear days' notice. CRAR keeps the lease alive, so it can't be combined with forfeiture for the same arrears.

How it works

  1. Lease review. We check the forfeiture clause, the breach, any risk of waiver, and whether anyone lives on the premises.
  2. Route chosen. We recommend forfeiture, CRAR, or a court claim, and explain the trade-offs.
  3. Notices served. A section 146 notice or CRAR notice of enforcement, as needed.
  4. Action taken. Peaceable re-entry, enforcement, or court proceedings through our panel solicitors.
  5. After re-entry. The tenant can apply for relief from forfeiture, so we keep everything documented.

What it costs

A fixed fee for each stage, confirmed in writing before we start. If court proceedings are needed, the court fee is £415.

Why Helpland

  • One of only two NRLA-recommended eviction suppliers.
  • 3,200+ evictions completed, with a 92% success rate.
  • Rated 4.8/5 on Google.
  • Award-winning, with over 20 years' experience and founded in 2010.

Commercial tenant not paying?

Send us the lease and we'll set out your options and the fixed cost. No obligation.

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FAQs

Only if the lease contains a forfeiture clause, the right to forfeit hasn't been waived, the required notice has been served, and no one is living at the premises. Get any of these wrong and you risk a damages claim.

Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery lets a certified enforcement agent take control of a commercial tenant's goods to recover rent arrears. At least 7 days' rent must be unpaid, and the tenant gets 7 clear days' notice.

Not for the same arrears. CRAR treats the lease as continuing, so using it waives your right to forfeit for that rent. We'll help you pick the right route.

They can apply for relief from forfeiture. Courts often grant it if the tenant pays the arrears and costs, or remedies the breach.

No. It covers residential tenancies. Commercial lettings follow the lease and commercial landlord and tenant law.

Customer Testimonial

At Helpland, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring your peace of mind. As a small business, we understand the significant impact of customer reviews. To help you feel confident in choosing us as your service provider, we have shared some of the feedback from our satisfied customers.

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