Property Litigation Legal Director Mark Reading and Managing Associate Ros Monk outline pandemic clauses for EG.
They note: "Be wary when agreeing the principle of a clause – once the principle is agreed, the court has jurisdiction to determine the mechanics of the clause. Direction from the higher courts is needed if parties in unopposed lease renewal proceedings are to have greater certainty in relation to the inclusion of pandemic clauses – and their effect on rent."
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