The Charity Commission are investigating claims, following an article by the Financial Times, that over 700 tenancy agreements entered into by charities appear primarily to enable the landlord to avoid business rates on empty properties rather than for a bona fide charitable purpose.
Break clauses have always been a tricky area for tenants - a recent case in the Court of Appeal has illustrated that fact.
A property case of major importance has recently been settled out of court relating to a tenant's guarantor and the validity of Authorised Guarantee Agreements (AGAs) entered into by them on assignment of the lease.
The Code for Home Builders Scheme (the Code) came into force on 1 April 2010 and applies in England, Wales and Scotland. It affects all residential builders using the major Home Warranty providers and is compulsory for anyone using these schemes.
