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10 Mar 2026
Insight
Landlords of commercial premises generally have one key overriding concern: to maintain their income stream by ensuring that their tenants pay and continue to pay all rents due under their leases. Landlords should act quickly if they see any delays in paying the full rent due, as they will stand a much better chance of maximising their return, possibly without incurring too many additional costs, if they act early.
What options may be available to a landlord to recover rent arrears owed by a tenant?
Our Quick Guide summarises the options available to a landlord and looks at the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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