Secure your business's future and protect your property assets. Our expert solicitors draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements to protect your interests, minimise liability, and prevent future disputes.
A commercial lease is a complex, long-term commitment. Our specialist solicitors provide tailored advice to protect your interests, whether you are a tenant, landlord, investor, or developer.
Before you sign, we provide a detailed report on the lease terms, highlighting onerous clauses, repair liabilities, and hidden costs.
Review Your LeaseWe negotiate on your behalf to secure better terms, including rent-free periods, break clauses, and caps on service charges.
Negotiate TermsNeed to renew or leave your lease early? We provide expert advice on your exit options, including assigning the lease.
Discuss Your OptionsSpecialist advice from our expert pharmacy lawyers on the complex regulatory process of transferring a pharmacy lease.
Discuss a TransferWe draft bespoke, robust, and enforceable commercial leases designed to protect your property investment and minimise future disputes.
Draft Your LeaseLegal support for landlords with multiple properties, including managing multi-let office buildings and diverse portfolios.
Manage Your PortfolioExpert advice on your legal options when a tenant breaches their lease, including rent arrears, unauthorised alterations, or forfeiture.
Manage a BreachWe advise on end-of-lease dilapidations claims to ensure the tenant complies with their repair obligations and protects your asset's value.
Discuss a ClaimSecure tenants for your development project before construction is complete with legally binding pre-let agreements.
Secure a TenantWe draft standardised, robust template leases for your entire development, such as a multi-let office or industrial park.
Draft Template LeasesExpert advice on conditional purchase contracts that are subject to planning permission.
Discuss a ContractAssistance with the legal aspects of site assembly and land acquisition from our development solicitors.
Discuss a Development
A signature on a lease can lock you into decades of obligations. Our advice is always commercially-astute, designed to mitigate your risk, provide future flexibility, and protect your bottom line.
We scrutinise every clause, from repair liabilities and service charges to alienation and user clauses, ensuring you understand every obligation.
We are skilled negotiators, focused on securing the most favourable terms for our clients, whether that's a crucial break clause or a rent-free period.
We translate complex legal jargon into a clear, actionable "Report on Lease" that allows you to make an informed commercial decision with confidence.
"We have used Nazia at Wildlings Solicitors for a number of commercial leases now and have found her to be extremely helpful and efficient. The transactions are always dealt with speedily and professionally. We would have no hesitation in recommending their services."
- Google Review | Commercial Leases"I have been using Wildlings Solicitors for the last 5 years for all my business needs. From leases to acquisitions, I have always found them to be extremely thorough and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking legal advice or services."
- Google Review | Business ServicesHeads of Terms (HOTs) are a summary of the main commercial terms agreed between a landlord and tenant before the formal lease is drafted. While usually not legally binding, they are a crucial roadmap for the transaction.
This depends on the lease. A 'Full Repairing and Insuring' (FRI) lease makes the tenant responsible for all repairs. This is a critical point of negotiation, as the state of the property at the start can lead to a significant 'dilapidations' claim at the end.
A break clause allows a tenant (and sometimes a landlord) to terminate the lease early. For a tenant, it provides valuable flexibility if your business needs change. For a landlord, it offers a way to regain the property. The conditions must be negotiated carefully.
This is a key piece of legislation that can give business tenants the automatic right to a new lease when their current one expires ('security of tenure'). Leases can be drafted "inside" or "outside" this Act, which is a major point of negotiation.
Alienation clauses control the tenant's ability to transfer or 'alienate' the lease. This covers your right to a lease assignment (transferring the whole lease) or to sublet the property. These terms are vital for your future flexibility.
If your lease is protected by the 1954 Act, you have a right to request a new lease. If not, you have no automatic right to stay. We can advise you on the statutory process for lease renewals well in advance of the expiry date.
The lease will specify when and how the rent is reviewed, usually every 3 or 5 years and typically based on the 'open market rent'. We can advise on the process and negotiate on your behalf to ensure a fair outcome.
A lease is a binding contract. If you are struggling, you must seek legal advice immediately. We can help you explore your options, which may include negotiating a temporary concession with your landlord, assigning the lease, or subletting.
Do not ignore it. A breach can lead to forfeiture (termination of the lease). Contact us immediately. We can review the allegation, advise on your legal position, and negotiate with the landlord to remedy the situation.
Dilapidations refer to the repairs and reinstatement works a tenant is obliged to carry out at the end of their lease. A landlord will typically serve a 'schedule of dilapidations' setting out the required works and costs, which can often be negotiated.
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, expert legal advice is essential. Let our specialist solicitors protect your interests.
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