Landlord and Tenant and Asset Management

If you are a landlord, the success of any property portfolio hinges on effective asset management. Equally, if you are a tenant in a commercial building, you must ensure you are well advised as to your options and obligations. Making strategic decisions about leasing, occupation, maintenance, investment and disposal in line with your financial goals demands professional advice from experienced real estate lawyers.

At JMW, we act quickly and efficiently to help our clients resolve issues with existing tenants or problematic landlords, with the aim of diffusing potential disputes, all while managing costs. Our experienced lawyers deliver a commercially focused and cost-effective service to protect and maximise your real estate investment.

Whether you manage substantial portfolios or occupy an individual property, we are equipped to give you tailored and effective legal advice. We regularly work with investment companies, landed estates, high net worth individuals, tenants of all sizes, family businesses and management companies to help them get the most out of their property investments.

If you are ready to discuss your landlord and tenant needs, get in touch with JMW today. Call 0345 872 6666 or fill out our to request a call back.

How JMW Can Help

JMW’s Property Litigation team covers all contentious elements of the landlord and tenant relationship and provides advice and support with commercial property management. We can help with the following:

• New Leases and Lease Renewals: Working closely with our experienced real estate team, we assist with the grant of new leases, as well as informal and statutory lease renewals. We ensure our clients receive favourable terms and that transitions between tenants/properties are smooth.
• Acquisitions and Disposals: We provide strategic advice on acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold business premises, including working with our clients to design vacant possession strategies.
• Licences and Consents: We deal with all applications for consent quickly and effectively to protect our client’s interests.
• Defaulting Tenants and Insolvency: We provide robust and straightforward advice when our clients are dealing with defaulting tenants. Working closely with our expert Restructuring and Insolvency team, we advise on complex insolvency scenarios, including administrations, liquidations and voluntary arrangements to ensure that our clients are not losing out.
• General Estate Management: We offer comprehensive support with day-to-day issues relating to property portfolios, including offering advice on service charges and general estate management.
• Breaches of Covenant and Other Real Property Issues: We assist clients with all real property issues, including breaches of covenant and interference with rights.
• Dilapidations: We work closely with clients and their building surveyors to resolve disrepair claims quickly and efficiently.

Meet Our Team

What Is Asset Management?

Asset management involves the strategic oversight and optimisation of property portfolios with the aim of enhancing their value and generating returns for owners. This encompasses a wide range of legal services, from managing leases and tenant relationships to supporting property acquisitions, disposals, and resolving disputes. Ultimately, it's about ensuring that the law supports the commercial objectives of property owners.

At JMW, we advise on the following issues on a regular basis:

• Informal and statutory lease renewals (both friendly and contested);
• Rent reviews;
• Dilapidations claims;
• Break notices;
• Enforcement of covenants;
• Recovery of rent and service charge arrears.

What Is the Process of Instructing JMW in Relation to your Commercial Property?

Instructing JMW is a clear, user-friendly process designed to give you peace of mind and set clear expectations. The process of working with our legal team is as follows:

1. Initial discussion: When you contact us, we will discuss your property and specific needs or issues.
2. Assessment of your needs and bespoke strategy: Our team will work with you to understand the intricacies of your business, creating a relationship which works for all parties, and draw up a strategic approach to property management.
3. Costs and timescales: We will provide you with clear estimates of potential costs and timescales for work, ensuring that you can effectively plan for the future.
4. Proactive file management: We act quickly on receipt of instructions and are always thinking about the next thing you will need. We maintain regular communication, providing concise, prompt and practical advice.

Why Choose JMW?

At JMW, our expert team of property litigation solicitors is here to provide the legal support you need. We specialise in proactive management and use our expertise to help you maximise your investment or occupy your property without issue. We can resolve a wide range of commercial and residential property disputes by offering practical, tailored advice to protect your rights and interests. We are expert problem solvers, with extensive experience in advising during challenging market conditions.

JMW has a proven track record in resolving property disputes for individuals and well-known commercial entities, and we work closely with clients to find cost-effective solutions, whether through negotiation, mediation or, when necessary, litigation. Our aim is to preserve and improve landlord and tenant relationships where possible.

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What is the typical turnaround time?

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We understand the importance of acting quickly on instructions. While specific timelines vary based on case type and complexity, we prioritise efficiency and proactive communication to complete transactions quickly and pragmatically.

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Can JMW advise both landlords and tenants?

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We act for both landlords and tenants, which enables us to understand the perspectives and drivers on each side. This provides critical insights into likely negotiation tactics, challenges, and solutions that we can use to our clients' benefit.

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Does JMW work with specific property sectors or asset classes?

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We work across the whole property marketplace, including shopping centres, retail parks, industrial estates, offices and mixed-use developments. We have extensive expertise in sectors like retail, leisure and industrial property.

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Can property disputes be resolved without litigation?

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In many cases property disputes can be resolved without going to court, saving time, money and stress. While the suitability of alternative dispute resolution methods depends on the specific circumstances of your case, these approaches are often effective in reaching a settlement that benefits all parties. At JMW, we help clients to explore these options at an early stage and tailor our approach to the needs of each specific dispute.

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How much do JMW's services cost?

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Our property litigation team offers fixed fees, in addition to hourly rates. We can give you an idea of potential costs and funding structures during our initial consultation.

Get in touch with our expert property litigation team to learn more about how we can help you today.

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