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1 000 000 commercial premises are rented.
The contract to rent is known as a lease.
80% of these leases are managed by a property portfolio management company or  private equity fund company.
These giant corporate organisations have a monopoly over the estates they manage and between them they have a cartel type stranglehold on the entire market.

Tenants are 99% small family businesses that do not have professional advice when signing a lease.
These monopoly property landlords have the power to influence our government and our legislation.

The very legislation is what our small businesses depend on for their protection:
The Landlord and Tenants Act 1954 part 2

If you want to start a business and rent a property you will find that every one of these monopoly landlords force you to "contract out of the act" removing your rights from day one.

The property industry attempts to self regulate under the trade body called The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in particular they have a code of conduct called:
RICS Standard for Leasing Business Premises 2020

This does not stop these landlords removing your rights!
This advises good practice but does not enforce it.

When it comes to rent increases you will be shocked to find out that this trade body has decided that their RICS Standard for Leasing Business Premises 2020 does not apply to the rent increase process!!!

We are here to give you and all small businesses a voice without which corporate landlords are the only ones that are heard.
Without this your high streets will remain empty and family businesses will not be passed on from one generation to the next.

Right now the laws that protect these tenants are under review:

Do you want the decisions made based on the monopoly landlords or on you, your local businesses and your local market demands?


Join us to ensure the tenants voice is heard.
We want the government to investigate this abuse of power!
We want legislation to be fair and create commercial growth in your high streets!
We coordinate how you can add your voice.

Simplicity in our ask.

RICS:

  1. Change existing RICS best practice guidelines into mandatory requirements.

  2. Expand the scope of protection of the "RICS Standard for Leasing Business Premises 2020" to include Rent Reviews.

  3. Change the hierarchy of evidence in arbitration at rent review to give highest priority to the current going rate to establish a current market value. (The average of what is currently being paid).

  4. Reduce these valuations by the vacancy rate less 10%.

Landlords and Tenants Act 1954 Part 2:

  1. Change to an opt in system for occupancy longer than three years.

  2. Allow no more than 20% of monopoly portfolios to be refused protection.

  3. Allow for easy refusal for small portfolio landlords.

  4. Allow for faster forfeiture systems for breaches. 

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Methodology:

  • Run trials to determine what works to ensure the reform is going to work

  • Adapt as necessary

Measure key indicators:

  1. Prevalence of security of tenure

  2. Incidence of security of tenure

  3. Portfolio valuations

  4. Occupancy rates (by sector)

  5. Duration of Occupancy

 

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About Our Cause

Commercial Lease Reform is dedicated to advocating for fair commercial property legislation and educating stakeholders on lease inequalities. Our mission is to empower tenants and drive positive change in lease terms and conditions, ensuring a more equitable environment for all.

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Education

Knowledge Sharing

Educational initiatives focus on enlightening tenants and stakeholders about their rights and the importance of fair lease terms. By providing valuable information, we empower individuals to make informed decisions and stand up for their rights.

Advocacy

Voice for Change

Through advocacy efforts, we engage with policymakers and stakeholders to push for legislative changes that benefit tenants. Our goal is to create a supportive environment that prioritizes fair and just lease conditions for all parties involved.

Awareness

Educate & Empower

Raising awareness about lease inequalities is crucial to our mission. By shining a light on these issues, we aim to empower tenants to demand better terms and conditions, ultimately fostering a more equal and just leasing landscape.

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