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Commercial Landlord Changed the Locks? Your Options

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Commercial · Disputes

Locked out of your business premises?

Forfeiturepeaceable re-entry

Relieffrom the court

Waiverrisk

CRARdifferent rules

In short: Unlike residential landlords, a commercial landlord can sometimes end a lease by changing the locks, known as forfeiture by peaceable re-entry. This is only possible if the lease has a forfeiture clause and the tenant is in breach, most often for unpaid rent. For other breaches, the landlord usually has to serve a section 146 notice first. Tenants can apply to court for relief from forfeiture, and acting fast matters. Fraser Bond manages commercial property and works to resolve arrears before things reach this point.

When can a landlord change the locks?

Condition	Why it matters
The lease has a forfeiture (re-entry) clause	Without it, the landlord cannot forfeit
The tenant is in breach	Usually unpaid rent past the period set in the lease
Section 146 notice served (non-rent breaches)	The tenant must have time to remedy the breach
No waiver	Accepting rent after knowing of the breach can waive the right
Re-entry is peaceable	Usually done when the premises are empty, without force against people

Key conditions for lawful forfeiture by re-entry

Get legal advice immediately
Ask the landlord what is owed and propose a payment plan
You can apply for relief from forfeiture, usually by paying arrears and costs
Do not break back in

CRAR

Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery lets landlords take goods to cover rent arrears. It needs at least 7 days' rent owing and 7 days' notice by an enforcement agent.

Relief from forfeiture

Courts often grant relief if the tenant pays what is owed.

Guarantors

A guarantor may be liable for the arrears.

Re-letting

A void means lost rent and empty business rates.