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Commercial Evictions: Reclaim your property and recover rent

Dealing with a commercial tenant who fails to meet their lease obligations can place significant strain on your business, especially when it involves unpaid rent or breaches of contract. Our Commercial Evictions service is specifically designed to help landlords swiftly and legally reclaim their properties while recovering outstanding rent, minimizing both disruption and cost. Whether you need to collect overdue rent or legally forfeit the lease, our experienced Commercial Property Team is here to alleviate the pressure and avoid elevated costs.

Our service includes the ability to repossess your property through forfeiture for common issues such as failure to pay rent, damage to the property, or causing a nuisance. In cases of Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR), no court order is required, allowing an Enforcement Agent to take control of the tenant's goods for auction. However, CRAR can only be applied to rent arrears and requires that rent be at least seven days overdue, with proper notice served to the tenant. For forfeiture of the lease, no court order is necessary, provided your lease includes a forfeiture clause. Our team ensures that all legal requirements are met, helping you regain control of your property as quickly and simply as possible.

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.

What is the Commercial Evictions Service?

Our Commercial Evictions service provides landlords with the legal tools needed to repossess commercial properties when tenants violate their lease terms. This service includes both Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) and Lease Forfeiture, offering a comprehensive approach to managing non-compliant tenants. Whether you need to recover unpaid rent or reclaim your property due to issues like property damage or nuisance, we ensure the process is handled smoothly and in full compliance with the law.

How we work

  1. Assessment and Strategy: We start by assessing your situation and advising on the best course of action—whether that involves using CRAR for rent recovery or opting for lease forfeiture to regain possession of your property.
  2. Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR):
    • No Court Order Needed: CRAR allows landlords to recover unpaid rent without needing a court order. Our enforcement agents will 'Take Control of Goods' belonging to the tenant, which can then be sold at auction to cover the arrears.
    • Legal Compliance: To use CRAR, the rent must be at least seven days overdue, and the tenant must have a written lease. We’ll serve a seven-day notice of intention to use CRAR, ensuring full compliance with legal requirements.
  3. Lease Forfeiture:
    • Immediate Repossession: If your lease includes a forfeiture clause, you can terminate the lease and regain possession of your property without going to court.
    • Breach of Lease: This option applies when tenants fail to pay rent, cause damage, or violate other lease terms. We manage the entire forfeiture process, from issuing the necessary notice to overseeing the eviction.
  4. Execution of Eviction: Once we determine the appropriate process, we coordinate the eviction, ensuring it’s carried out legally and efficiently so you can regain control of your property as soon as possible.

Why work with us?

  • Expert Legal Guidance: Our team specializes in commercial property law, ensuring that every step of the eviction process is handled with legal accuracy.
  • Quick and Effective Solutions: We understand the urgency of regaining your commercial property, so our processes are designed to minimize delays and restore your control quickly.
  • Comprehensive Service: Whether it’s recovering rent or repossessing your property, we offer a full range of services to handle all aspects of commercial tenant eviction.
  • Transparent Pricing: Our pricing includes all costs up to the first court hearing, giving you peace of mind without any unexpected fees.
  • Professional Support: From the initial assessment to the final eviction, our experienced team is here to guide you through the process, making it as stress-free as possible.

FAQs

If your commercial tenant has failed to pay rent, caused damage to your property, or breached other lease terms, our service can help you recover your losses and regain possession.

The timeline varies depending on your case, but CRAR typically allows for a swift recovery of rent. Lease forfeiture can lead to immediate repossession if the lease includes a forfeiture clause.

CRAR doesn’t require a court order for rent recovery, and lease forfeiture doesn’t either if the lease has the necessary clause, allowing for quicker action.

No, CRAR is only for recovering outstanding rent. It doesn’t cover other costs like utilities, service charges, or insurance.

Once the eviction is complete, you’ll regain control of your property, allowing you to either re-let or sell the premises as needed.

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.

We assessed our legal providers a year ago and discovered Helpland for section 8 and 21 notices. We've partnered with them ever since and wholeheartedly endorse their services.

Matthew Finch
Operations Director - Foxtons
Matthew Finch