Commercial landlords have certain responsibilities in relation to their rented property. However, the exact nature of these responsibilities can be difficult to decipher. The importance of the lease agreement in this regard cannot be understated. Although some duties rest with the landlord by law, much depends on the drafting of the individual lease agreement. Here, we go through some of the main responsibilities and how they are divided between the tenant and the landlord.

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As China begins to get a glimpse of life on the other side of coronavirus, it seems that not everyone has been feeling the love during quarantine. It emerged that divorce rates in the country have soared, as couples were forced into spending time together in mandatory lockdown.

Last month, government guidelines were announced to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK. As of the 23 March, the public has been told to stay at home apart from necessary food shopping, one form of exercise a day, and work for those listed as ‘key workers’. Part of the restrictions also included not meeting family members who do not share your home.

Estate planning allows you to get ahead of your future and ensure all the appropriate documentation that divides your estate is in line with your wishes. Having a well-thought out plan will not only protect you should you lose mental capacity, but it will also support your family and causes close to your heart on your death.