Commercial rent arrears recovery: what do the new proposals look like?

<p>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.</p> <p>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 & legal editor, Sarah Jackman, is joined by Helena Davies, property litigation partner at law firm Brabners.</p> <p>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.</p>