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Break clauses are a key feature in many commercial leases, giving flexibility to both landlords and tenants. This article explains…

On 19 November 2024, the Law Commission published its first consultation paper on Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant…

The office lease landscape in the UK has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Where traditional long term leases…

Whether you’re a start up business or an established enterprise, renting a commercial property can be one of the biggest…

A rent deposit is a sum of money provided by a tenant to a landlord prior to entering into a…

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, which received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, represents a significant transformation in the…

When a landlord is planning to sell the freehold of a building that contains residential flats, it is usually legally…

Fire Risk Assessments and Asbestos Surveys: Legal requirements, known as statutory obligations, are often imposed within commercial leases….

It is important to take legal advice on the alteration provisions in the lease and to ensure that if alterations…

There are lots of costs for a tenant considering taking a commercial lease. But what are the dangers of not…

There are two routes to extending a lease. In this article we explain the pros and cons of a non…

This Security of Tenure article is the first in a series explaining the importance and impact of specific clauses in…