Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Commercial · Tenants
Commercial tenant rights
1954 Actrenewal
Quietenjoyment
Consentnot unreasonable
Forfeiturerelief
In short: Commercial tenants' rights come mainly from the lease, backed by law. Unless contracted out, leases are protected by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, giving a right to renew. Tenants have a right to quiet enjoyment, and where a lease requires consent to assign, sublet or alter, the landlord usually can't unreasonably withhold it. Rent reviews follow the lease terms. If a landlord tries to forfeit the lease, tenants can often apply to court for relief. Take legal advice before signing or disputing.
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Do I have a right to renew?
Yes, unless the lease is contracted out of the 1954 Act.
Can my landlord refuse an assignment?
Not unreasonably, if consent is required.
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