Once a tenant becomes insolvent a landlord's recovery options become more limited but there are important steps a landlord should be taking.

1. Check the terms of any rent deposit agreement

Check the terms of the arrangement to find out how the deposit is held and when it is available for to use. In some cases, such as when a tenant has entered into a creditors' voluntary agreement, consent from the court may be required before the deposit can be used.

2. Find out the tenant's status

There are several costs associated with presenting a creditor's petition for sequestration (bankruptcy) in Scotland. As you would expect there are court dues for presenting the petition, currently at £122, as well as sheriff officer and legal fees.

A predicted wave of insolvencies on the horizon has been a recurring theme in the UK press since the start of the first Covid-19 lockdown. Most people would have predicted that forced closure of businesses and the restriction on consumers' ability to spend would lead to an increase in business and personal insolvency numbers. In reality, the wave didn't appear - at least not yet. In this blog we discuss the reasons why and whether the trends we are seeing might suggest a wave is coming in 2023.

What stopped the wave?

Elizabeth McColm, Brian Bolin and Grace Hotz, Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison

This is an extract from the 2023 edition of GRR's the Americas Restructuring Review. The whole publication is available here.

In summary

Stuart Cullen and Benjamin Drakes, Dentons LLP

This is an extract from the 2023 edition of GRR's the Americas Restructuring Review. The whole publication is available here.

In summary

Fabio Guzmán-Saladín and Pamela Benzán Arbaje, Guzmán Ariza

This is an extract from the 2023 edition of GRR's the Americas Restructuring Review. The whole publication is available here.

In summary

Renato G R Maggio, Renata Oliveira, Camilo T Gerosa Gomes and Karina Ferraz Deorio, Machado Meyyer Advoggados

This is an extract from the 2023 edition of GRR's the Americas Restructuring Review. The whole publication is available here.

In summary

Diego Sierra and Jessika Rocha, Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC

This is an extract from the 2023 edition of GRR's the Americas Restructuring Review. The whole publication is available here.

In summary

Richard J Cooper, Lisa M Schweitzer, Jessica A Metzger and Richard C Minott, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

This is an extract from the 2023 edition of GRR's the Americas Restructuring Review. The whole publication is available here.

In summary

Peter Ferrer, Harneys

This is an extract from the 2023 edition of GRR's the Americas Restructuring Review. The whole publication is available here.

In summary