Commercial leases – the latest development

Commercial leasing is in a period of significant change, with the anticipated ban on upwards-only rent reviews and the introduction of high-street rental auctions. Several notable commercial lease cases have also emerged in 2025. This webinar provides property professionals with a clear understanding of these developments and their implications.

Topics covered include:

• The banning of upwards-only rent review and the English Devolution Bill 2025;
• The latest on high-street rental auctions;
• Recent case law on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954;
• Recent case law on leases and licences;
• Case law on tenancies at will;
• The latest on minimum energy efficiency standards; and
• The Building Safety Act 2022 and case law and guidance on measuring the height of buildings.