Commercial Leases

We help commercial landlords and tenants with all aspects of business tenancies, including:

• Granting a new lease (acting for Landlord)
• Taking a new lease (acting for Tenant)
• Transferring a lease to another party (e.g., buyer)
• Varying the terms of the lease (if the parties want to alter some of the terms during the period of the lease)
• Renewing a lease (when the lease term expires)
• Surrendering a lease (if the parties agree to bring the lease to an end before the contractual expiry date of the lease)

Normally, before consulting solicitors, the parties will already have discussed and agreed some of the more important matters and terms, such as the extent of the premises, initial rent, the length of term and the responsibility for repairs.

If surveyors have been engaged in the negotiations, they are likely to have reached a much more advanced stage of agreement as to terms and produced a formal set of what are called “heads of terms.”

If they have not, we can assess the terms on which the parties have agreed in principle, and decide whether they can safely be proceeded with, or whether some of the proposed terms need to be thought through a little bit more.  

We will ensure that you minimise your exposure to any risk and have the best possible advice to enable you to make informed decisions.

Commercial landlord and tenant law is very complex, and the terminology used can often be daunting. Rest assured that we will explain what everything means in straightforward clear language so that you understand what your rights, obligations and responsibilities will be under the lease.

For an initial informal chat to discuss your business requirements, please phone 01263 800089 or 07940 585939 or email enquiries@ccclaw.co.uk.