Commercial Possession Claims

When a dispute arises between a commercial landlord and tenant, landlords have the option to file a claim to the court for possession of the commercial property, this typically happens when commercial tenants breach the terms of their lease.

The requirements and process of possession claims varies greatly depending on the nature and circumstances of the claim, so seeking legal advice as soon as possible is always the best place to start.

CPR (Civil Procedure Rules) part 55

The Civil Procedure Rules, specifically part 55, outlines the steps that need to be taken to obtain a possession order for commercial property, which includes the following:

1. Pre-action requirements
2. Issuing the claim
3. Service of the claim
4. Tenant’s response:
5. Court hearing:
6. Possession order

Specialist possession claim solicitors

The process of making a possession claim for commercial property can be complex and difficult to navigate, if you are a commercial landlord seeking to make a possession claim against your tenant, getting expert legal advice and guidance will help get the best outcome for you.

Our team will help establish if you have the right to make a possession claim based on your commercial lease agreement, and guide you through the steps of making and brining your claim to court.

Get in touch with a specialist solicitor for more advice and guidance.