The right to renewal of a lease

This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

The right to renewal of a commercial lease or, failing that, to payment of an eviction indemnity is not conditional upon personal operation of the business by the tenant who owns it; therefore, without contradicting itself, a judgment awards compensation to tenants who had installed a tenant-manager in the premises for the heads of loss resulting from their eviction, while noting that they did not personally operate their business.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly adhere to the statutory time limits for taking legal action.
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, correspondence).
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation.

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