This Practice Note covers what happens to a lease on disclaimer, the impact on landlords, tenants, sub-tenants, former tenants and guarantors, and the effect of a vesting order. Effect of disclaimer A liquidator or trustee in bankruptcy has the power to disclaim onerous property and contracts. Where a tenant has become insolvent it is highly likely that a lease of its business premises will represent onerous property, and that rent arrears are among the tenant's outstanding debts and obligations. For the process of disclaimer, see Practice Note: The process of disclaimer by a liquidator or trustee in bankruptcy under sections 178 or 315 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Disclaimer by the liquidator or trustee in bankruptcy terminates the rights, interests and liabilities of the tenant under the lease, from the date of disclaimer. If the tenant is the only party with an interest or liability in respect of the lease, it will come to an end for all purposes. Although the tenant loses the right to remain, their inability