Remission of rent and sub-lessees
19 May 2022
The Covid-pandemic caused a major disruption to many commercial rental properties, with lessees claiming remission of rent because of their... inability to use and enjoy the rental properties. Although subject to many factors, it is common cause that lessees have been able to claim remission of rent due to Covid-19. But what is the position when it comes to a sub-lessee? Can a lessee claim for remission of rent if the sub-lessee was deprived of occupation?