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Tenant Resources Library

Commercial Rents and COVID-19 Call for Evidence

15 April 2021

Processing of personal data This notice sets out how the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will use your personal data for the purposes of this call for evidence and explains your right under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA). 1. Your data (Data…

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Commercial Rents and COVID-19 Call for Evidence

15 April 2021

Overview Throughout the last year many businesses have been forced to close in line with public health restrictions and faced significant periods of disruption to revenue. In response, Government introduced legislation to prevent landlords of commercial properties from being able to evict tenants for not paying rent; to restrict landlords’ abilities to recover rental arrears…

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Railway arches businesses ‘on the brink’ after increased rent demands

21 December 2020

The Times – Monday 21 December 2020 -By Caroline Bullock Please note this article is behind a paywall therefore to read in full you will need to subscribe or purchase a copy of the The Times. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/railway-arches-businesses-on-the-brink-after-increased-rent-demands-fpklxpklb Here are some highlights If you are affected by any issues discussed in this article please do reach…

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GET INVOLVED

18 December 2020

WRITE TO YOUR COUNCIL LEADER Politicians work for us. Lets make sure they are fully informed! In just a couple of clicks To make this easy we have pre-filled an email template for you. Type in the name of your borough, district or city.Click the Council Leader’s name and your email will open with addresses…

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Dismay for railway arch businesses as Blackstone pushes rent rises

12 December 2020

Financial Times – Saturday 12 December – George Hammond Please note this article is behind a paywall therefore to read in full you will need to subscribe or purchase a copy of the Financial Times. https://www.ft.com/content/dfba2558-04cf-4440-89b1-d4b064bd8827 Here are some highlights.

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MORATORIUM EXTENDED UNTIL END MARCH 2021

11 December 2020

Dear Members The Government has announced that the business eviction ban will be extended until the end of March 2021. You can read the government announcement here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/business-evictions-ban-extended-until-march? This is said to be a “final extension” to give landlords and tenants 3 months to come to an agreement on unpaid rent. This is an extension of the…

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Employee Welfare Counselling Service

4 November 2020

Our new insurance partners Wessex Insurance Services are providing GOTA members with access to an Employee Welfare Counselling Service. CLICK HERE – WESSEX INSURANCE TENANT SUPPORT The professional Employee Welfare Counselling Services offers support to GOTA Member’s employees to help you and your staff deal with stresses and issues that might adversely impact your work…

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The Arch Co Tenant Commitments

4 November 2020

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Comparable Evidence Proforma

4 November 2020

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Brixton Development – Letter to Lambeth 1.11.2020

2 November 2020

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London Borough Networks

26 October 2020

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City & Regional Networks

26 October 2020

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Trade & Industry Networks

26 October 2020

CLICK TO JOIN Arts & CreativeBrewers & BeverageConstruction & Building IndustryEvents & Music IndustryFood & HospitalityHealth, Fitness & WellbeingLarge Business Network Manufacturing & FabricationMarketing & Business DevelopmentTransport & Motor IndustryPhotography & FramingRetail NetworkShared workspace Network

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National Mailing – Letter & Flyer

30 September 2020

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AGENCY CERTIFICATE

14 September 2020

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TEMPLATE – COUNTER NOTICE

23 July 2020

COPY AND PRINT ON YOUR COMPANY HEADED PAPER Landlord Name [INSERT] Landlord Address [INSERT] [INSERT DATE] Sent via Recorded Delivery & email to [insert landlord email address] Dear [INSERT NAME] RENT REVIEW: COUNTER NOTICE [INSERT PROPERTY ADDRESS & LANDLORD REFERENCE AS APPLICABLE] This is a Counter Notice, I do not agree to the rent amount…

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