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COVID-19 Update on Commercial Tenants' Rights Regarding Rent

Published on 29 June 2020. By Sarah Wilkinson, Senior Associate and Catherine Young, Associate

This blog sets out an update to government intervention affecting commercial tenants in response to COVID-19. We are continuing to field numerous enquiries from tenants seeking advice about whether rent holidays, reductions and other concessions can be obtained in these unprecedented times.

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Lease frustration and COVID-19

Published on 28 April 2020. By Sarah Wilkinson, Senior Associate

Frustration of a contract occurs due to a supervening event meaning the contract is no longer capable of performance. If frustration is found to have occurred, the contract is automatically terminated.

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