Client login Instagram icon .cls-1{fill:#91973c} .cls-1{fill:#91973c}.cls-2{fill:#fff} Who we are Our people Our services Our sectors Insights Careers Contact us All Posts Contributors Archive Covid arrears announcement November 9, 2021 8 Rosalind Cullis dispute resolution rosalind cullis covid arrears ccj landlords tenants rent arrears hcj real estate litigation real estate dipsutes commercial real estate property disputes property litigation Just out, a further statement from the government about covid arrears and the proposed binding arbitration scheme. Note the comment that “From today, the government is also protecting commercial tenants from debt claims, including County Court Judgements (CCJs), High Court Judgements (HCJs) and bankruptcy petitions, issued against them in relation to rent arrears accrued during the pandemic” and also that “landlords are encouraged to attempt to reach a negotiated agreement with tenants rather than pursue a CCJ. Where a CCJ is issued, this can be considered within the legal arbitration process when this comes into effect”. As yet, there is no sign of the promised revised Code of Practice but this latest press release will no doubt impact many of the claims currently being pursued by landlords through the courts. { “Property owners and their tenants should be wholly focused on working together to continue the economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic” Melanie Leech, British Property Federation CEO https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-laws-and-code-to-resolve-remaining-covid-19-commercial-rent-debts More posts by Rosalind Cullis Westfield successful in claim for Covid Rent Rosalind Cullis Commercial Property Moratorium Extended Rosalind Cullis Hotel fails in insurance claim for Covid losses Rosalind Cullis Code of Practice for Residential Property Agents Rosalind Cullis Can the RICS help resolve Covid rent disputes? Rosalind Cullis Recent posts from Maples Teesdale Insights Pioneering carbon reduction work - but real results surely need national action? John Bosworth The end for the traditional rent deposit? Adam Bernstein COVID-19 Construction Claims - life returns to normal (Mansion Place Limited v. Fox Industrial Services Limited) Michael Craik Cities, Regions and the Built Environment – Yesterday at COP26 Georgia Carnegie Trespass to be made a criminal offence James Howland Legal notices Privacy COOKIE CONTROL Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used, including - in some instances - sharing data with other customers. You can use this tool to change your cookie settings. Otherwise, we’ll assume you’re OK to continue. I'm fine with this More details