Commercial rent arrears remain a significant issue for commercial landlords across the UK. While going to court to recover this may seem like the only option, you can avoid going to court with the CRAR (commercial rent arrears recovery) procedure. CRAR was brought into law in 2014 and essentially means that overdue rent from a […]
What’s the difference between door supervisor and security guard?
The roles of SIA door supervisors and security guards are often conflated in the minds of the public. However, they serve different functions and are better suited to different situations. There are also legal requirements that you must bear in mind. Knowing the differences between the two roles ensures that you’re employing the right kind […]
What level of security do you need for your event?
Event security is more important than ever in the UK. As the organiser of an event, whether big or small, you have the responsibility to ensure that you contract security operatives who are equipped to handle your type of event and that you have enough guards for the size of your event. Ideally, security operatives […]
Is CRAR more advantageous than forfeiture?
Even though most commercial leases end as they should, there are times when things don’t go according to plan and you may need to regain control of your property. If tenants fail to pay their rent, commercial landlords are often faced with the question of applying CRAR or forfeiture when it comes to regaining control […]
Why should you use an experienced firm for process serving?
Process serving can be a complicated legal matter, and as such it is essential to follow procedure to the letter. No matter the reason you need to use process serving, the best course of action is to use the services of an experienced firm to deliver the documents to the person who needs to be […]
Removing Protesters/Travellers- What are my rights?
Protesters and travellers can cause significant costs for land owners and for this reason, you will want to remove them quickly, to prevent them from taking a toll on your business. The removal of activists and travellers from land can prove fraught with complications, so it is important to get professional help to make sure […]
When does CCJ expire?
Getting a County Court judgement (CCJ) will have a huge effect on a debtor’s credit rating and it will make it much more difficult for them to obtain credit in the future. However, a CCJ does not last forever, as it expires after six years. Paying the CCJ straight away When a debtor has […]
How to evict a business from your property
Repossessing a property with commercial tenants has different rules when compared to the eviction process used for tenants of residential or mixed purpose buildings. You should also keep in mind that the process to repossess a commercial or mixed-use property is often longer than that required for a property that is only residential in nature. […]
How do I report travellers?
Finding travellers on your land can be a disturbing event, and the first thing to do is to inform the local Police about them. Unauthorised traveller encampments on private property are treated differently than those on public land, so you may not find the local council as helpful as you might expect when it comes […]
What happens if court papers are served late?
No matter what kind of litigation process you need to complete, serving court papers at the right time and without delay is essential. Whether you are taking someone to court to recover a debt or are obtaining an eviction court order against one of your tenants or even against squatters, it is crucial for court […]