{"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":"que-se-passe-t-il-si-mon-locataire-commercial-cesse-de-payer-son-loyer","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-base","link":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/fr\/base-de-connaissances\/que-se-passe-t-il-si-mon-locataire-commercial-cesse-de-payer-son-loyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Que faire si mon locataire commercial cesse de payer son loyer ?\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

Mesures \u00e0 prendre imm\u00e9diatement si votre locataire commercial cesse de payer son loyer<\/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,\u00a0d\u00e9ch\u00e9ance<\/a> clause, notice requirements<\/a>,\u00a0and any\u00a0clauses about<\/a>\u00a0les\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\u2013 Pr\u00e9ciser clairement le montant d\u00fb, y compris les \u00e9ventuelles clauses relatives aux int\u00e9r\u00eats et les dates d'\u00e9ch\u00e9ance de chaque somme ;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Contact<\/a> the tenant the same day<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 En fonction de la situation et de votre objectif, prenez d'abord contact par t\u00e9l\u00e9phone ou par e-mail afin de d\u00e9terminer s'il s'agit d'un simple oubli, d'un probl\u00e8me temporaire de tr\u00e9sorerie ou d'un probl\u00e8me plus grave ;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Conserver des traces \u00e9crites<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Consignez toutes les communications, en pr\u00e9cisant les dates, les heures ainsi que ce qui a \u00e9t\u00e9 dit ou convenu\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. \u00c9vitez tout acte susceptible d'entra\u00eener la perte de vos droits<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 N'acceptez pas de paiements partiels, n'\u00e9mettez pas de relances de loyer ou de charges pour les trimestres \u00e0 venir et ne n\u00e9gociez pas de nouvelles conditions sans avoir obtenu un avis juridique\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 propri\u00e9t\u00e9<\/a> and secure a new tenant. This decision shapes which remedies you pursue and in what order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Premi\u00e8res \u00e9tapes : communiquer avec le locataire et cerner le probl\u00e8me<\/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

            Contactez directement le locataire et demandez-lui ce qui a motiv\u00e9 ce retard de paiement. Voici quelques explications courantes : <\/p>\n\n\n\n