Commercial Lease Forfeiture & Common Law Evictions
Professional Commercial Property Recovery
At T.E.S Debt & Secure Asset Recovery Ltd, we provide professional commercial property recovery services for landlords, managing agents, solicitors and commercial property owners.
Where a commercial tenant has breached the terms of their lease, including in appropriate cases through non-payment of rent, forfeiture may allow a landlord to regain possession of the premises by peaceable re-entry without first obtaining a possession order.
Our experienced enforcement team can attend commercial premises to carry out instructed forfeitures professionally, efficiently and with minimal disruption.
Commercial Lease Forfeiture
Forfeiture is a legal remedy that may allow a commercial landlord to terminate a lease following certain breaches by the tenant.
Where the legal requirements for peaceable re-entry have been satisfied, T.E.S can attend the premises on behalf of the landlord and take the practical steps required to secure possession.
We understand that commercial property recovery can be sensitive. Our approach is professional, discreet and proportionate, with a clear record of the action taken.
Our commercial forfeiture service can include:
- Peaceable re-entry of commercial premises
- Attendance by experienced enforcement personnel
- Locksmith attendance and lock changes where required
- Securing the premises following entry
- Photographic and written attendance reports
- Meter readings and condition evidence where appropriate
- Service or display of relevant notices where instructed
- Liaison with landlords, agents and solicitors
- Arrangements concerning goods remaining at the premises, subject to the appropriate legal requirements
Rent Arrears & Breach of Lease
Commercial forfeiture may be considered where a tenant has failed to pay rent or has otherwise breached the lease.
The correct procedure depends on the nature of the breach and the terms of the lease. In particular, forfeiture for breaches other than non-payment of rent can involve additional statutory requirements, including the potential need for a notice under section 146 of the Law of Property Act 1925.
For this reason, we recommend that landlords obtain appropriate legal advice confirming their right to forfeit before instructing enforcement action.
Common Law Evictions
T.E.S also provides common law eviction and possession services in circumstances where possession may lawfully be recovered without the usual residential possession procedure.
This can include certain commercial occupiers and other situations where the occupier does not have the statutory protection that would require a possession order and warrant.
Every instruction is assessed individually. We will require appropriate evidence of the client’s entitlement to possession before proceeding.
We do not use common law eviction procedures as a substitute for the statutory possession process where an occupier is legally entitled to that protection.
Why Choose T.E.S?
- Fast response – We understand that an occupied commercial property can represent a significant ongoing financial loss.
- Professional attendance – Our agents approach each instruction firmly but professionally.
- Complete evidence – Attendance can be documented with photographs, notes and a detailed report.
- Locksmith coordination – We can coordinate access and securing of the property where required.
- One point of contact – From initial instruction through to completion, we aim to make the recovery process straightforward.