{"id":8743,"date":"2026-02-16T15:31:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/?post_type=knowledge-base&p=8743"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:31:09","slug":"was-passiert-wenn-mein-gewerblicher-mieter-die-miete-nicht-mehr-zahlt","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-base","link":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/de\/wissensbasis\/was-passiert-wenn-mein-gewerblicher-mieter-die-miete-nicht-mehr-zahlt\/","title":{"rendered":"Was passiert, wenn mein gewerblicher Mieter die Miete nicht mehr zahlt?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a commercial tenant stops paying rent,\u00a0as\u00a0a\u00a0landlord<\/a>,\u00a0you face an immediate challenge<\/a> that requires decisive action. The longer rent arrears<\/a> accumulate, the more complex and costly recovery becomes. Whether you\u00a0ultimately want\u00a0to preserve the tenancy or regain possession and find a new tenant, understanding<\/a> your legal rights and the remedies<\/a>\u00a0is essential.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide walks you through some practical steps commercial landlords should consider taking when facing non-payment of rent, from initial communication through to formal legal action. Acting promptly while avoiding common pitfalls\u2014particularly inadvertent waiver of your right<\/a> to forfeit\u2014can make the difference between swift resolution and prolonged financial difficulties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sofortige Ma\u00dfnahmen, wenn Ihr gewerblicher Mieter die Miete nicht mehr zahlt<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into complex legal procedures, you need to act quickly and methodically. Non-payment of rent typically means one or more missed rent dates\u2014in England<\/a> and Wales, commercial rent commonly falls due quarterly on the standard<\/a> quarter days: 25 March, 24 June, 29 September, and 25 December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your tenant fails to pay on the due date, every<\/a> day of delay matters. Here is a simple five-step checklist to follow immediately: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Check the lease<\/a> agreement<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Review the\u00a0rent payment clause,\u00a0Verwirkung<\/a> clause, notice requirements<\/a>,\u00a0and any\u00a0clauses about<\/a>\u00a0der\u00a0breaches<\/a>\u00a0of lease covenants\u00a0and\u00a0recovery of costs and expenses;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Calculate the arrears<\/a> precisely<\/strong>\u00a0- Dokumentieren Sie genau, was geschuldet wird, einschlie\u00dflich aller Zinsbestimmungen und der Daten, an denen die einzelnen Betr\u00e4ge f\u00e4llig wurden;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Contact<\/a> the tenant the same day<\/strong>\u00a0- Je nach Sachlage und Zielsetzung sollten Sie zun\u00e4chst telefonisch oder per E-Mail Kontakt aufnehmen, um festzustellen, ob es sich um ein Versehen, ein vor\u00fcbergehendes Liquidit\u00e4tsproblem oder etwas Ernsthafteres handelt;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Schriftliche Aufzeichnungen f\u00fchren<\/strong>\u00a0- Dokumentieren Sie alle Mitteilungen, einschlie\u00dflich Datum, Uhrzeit und was gesagt oder vereinbart wurde.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Vermeiden Sie Handlungen, die zu einem Verzicht auf Verwirkungsrechte f\u00fchren k\u00f6nnten<\/strong>\u00a0- Akzeptieren Sie keine Teilzahlungen, stellen Sie keine routinem\u00e4\u00dfigen Miet- und Nebenkostenabrechnungen f\u00fcr k\u00fcnftige Quartale aus und verhandeln Sie keine neuen Bedingungen ohne rechtliche Beratung.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            This final point deserves emphasis. After the right to forfeit has arisen, accepting a part payment from a tenant after you know about the breach<\/a> can waive your right to forfeit the lease for those arrears. Similarly, any act that recognises the lease as continuing\u2014such as demanding the next quarter\u2019s rent or service charge \u2014may undermine your legal position and waive your right to forfeit the lease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            From the outset, decide whether your objective is to keep this tenant and recover payment, or to regain possession of the Eigenschaft<\/a> and secure a new tenant. This decision shapes which remedies you pursue and in what order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Erste Schritte - Kommunikation mit dem Mieter und Verst\u00e4ndnis f\u00fcr das Problem<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Depending on your objective, early, structured communication can often resolve rent arrears without expensive and time-consuming litigation<\/a>. Before reaching for formal legal remedies, understanding why the tenant has stopped paying rent helps you choose the right approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Wenden Sie sich direkt an den Mieter und fragen Sie ihn, was der Grund f\u00fcr die ausbleibende Zahlung ist. \u00dcbliche Erkl\u00e4rungen sind: <\/p>\n\n\n\n