Last week, the government introduced its anticipated legislative proposals on commercial rent arrears recovery for debts accumulated during the pandemic. They take the shape of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill – introduced into parliament last week – and a new Code of Practice for landlords and tenants.
To discuss the background to the proposals, the detail contained in the draft legislation and what it will mean for landlords and tenants, EG’s professional and legal editor, Sarah Jackman, is joined by Helena Davies, property litigation partner at law firm Brabners.
Listen as they get to grips with the scope of the proposals, and how the proposed new, legally binding arbitration process might work in practice.
