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Mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code: Victorian implementation

Australia: Mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code: Victorian implementation

Just before the Easter Break on 7 April, the National Cabinet agreed for the Mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code (the Code) to be legislated in each state and territory jurisdiction. While no state or territory has specifically enacted all of the provisions of the Code, the Victorian Government has today announced that urgent legislation will be introduced into Parliament on Thursday 23 April 2020 to implement the Code. We are expecting that the principles in the Code will have legal effect shortly afterwards.

Australia | Publication | April 16, 2020
Business leases: suspension of the right to forfeit for non-payment of rent

UK: Business leases: suspension of the right to forfeit for non-payment of rent

The Coronavirus Act 2020 is a piece of emergency legislation to give the government powers to contain the spread of COVID-19, including powers to issue directions in relation to events, gatherings and premises. It had its first reading on March 19, 2020 and received Royal Assent on March 25, 2020.

United Kingdom | Update | March 26, 2020
COVID-19 and the UK planning system

UK: COVID-19 and the planning system

Can planning applications that need to be determined by committee still be determined without the committee physically meeting?

United Kingdom | Publication | March 26, 2020
COVID-19 and real estate: Top ten tips for UK landlords

UK: COVID-19 and real estate: Top 10 tips for landlords

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread with startling rapidity. In response, government advice and policies are being revised at an accelerating pace and are increasingly draconian.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 24, 2020
COVID-19 and real estate: Top ten tips for UK tenants

UK: COVID-19 and real estate: Top ten tips for tenants

What is the impact on tenants of commercial property from a legal perspective? Here are answers to ten frequently asked questions.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 24, 2020


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