Rent Forfeiture

Forfeiture of Commercial Lease. Click on the Icon to go straight to the Rent Forfeiture Request form

If Your Commerical Lease States You Have The Right To Forfeiture. If you have a Commercial lease with your tenant and it states you have the right to forfeiture, then C N Gaunt & Son can offer you this service. Our charge for this service is £250.00 + VAT together with Locksmiths' charges and any additional expenses incurred. For this we will prepare all the relevant paperwork necessary to legal requirements. Where appropriate liaise with the local Police and take photographic evidence of the contents of the premises. Step 1 Check if the lease has a forfeiture clause and the relevant period has elapsed (usually 21 days). Step 2 Complete or print off the Rent Forfeiture Request form Step 3 Our Officer will liaise with you regarding the finer details and advise you of an enforcement date. Step 4 The Officer will attend the address, out of hours, change the locks and post the legal notices.   You must note that you are unable to seize any of the goods within on the completion of forfeiture. If you wish to discuss all your options please contact Jim or Gary at the Office before rushing in. We offer a free advisory service regarding rogue tenants. Please click on the button now to go to the form.

All instructions are given prompt attention and where practical, cases will be processed within 24 hours. However, if you require an urgent visit, please feel free to contact our offices directly on 01274 391929 to make immediate arrangements.

Your Questions Answered By Our Experts.

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What additional Information do you need?

We have to gain access under peaceful entry, therefore there has to be nobody there at the time. Trading details are essential to know when they are NOT there. If you hold keys and alarm codes please let us know.

Do you arrange for the locksmith?

Yes,  again if you hold keys and alarm codes please let us know.

The tenant has already left.

This makes thing easier as there will be no issue regarding peaceable entry.

I have no lease it was a tenancy at will.

You need to call our office has there is a different remedy for this situation.

Do I need to be there?

No, we deal with the whole process; we just need to know where to drop off the keys.

Are the Police involved?

We notify the Police of our intentions and confirm that the Landlord has recovered the premises. Should anything occur then they are aware.

What if they break back in?

It is criminal damage and as the Police have been advised, they should assist you in the complaint.

What if I agree for them to go back in?

You should call our Office and get the cost of the action. This is important so it can be paid in full prior to letting them in.

ALSO it is important for you to realise you have forfeited the lease and it should be reinstated. If you just let them back in it could be seen as a tenancy at will as the lease was broken!

Can I keep their Goods?

No, you have severed your lease and you cannot hold their goods. You have to allow them reasonable time to recover them and allow them access. IF there are goods within, you can levy upon them under a rent authorisation. Call our Office to discuss your options.

I have a question not listed?

You can call any member of our team who will be able to answer your question; do not worry how silly it may be, we are here to help. Contact us

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