Commercial Leases

The Brethertons Commercial Property team can advise you on all aspects of granting or taking a lease and help you agree terms which are to your advantage.

For many businesses, their most important asset is the lease of the premises from which they operate.  Sometimes known as a tenancy agreement, a lease exists whenever the owner of a property lets them to another, for a period of time, in return for a rent.

A "commercial lease" can refer to a tenancy of a property used for any purpose other than as a residence although generally it does not refer to agricultural property where the laws which apply are substantially different. 

The attraction of leases is that they can be a very flexible way of owning property.  In particular, they can permit a person to occupy premises for only a short time or for many years.  Equally, however, the rights and obligations imposed on landlords and tenants of commercial property can be onerous and unexpected.

Useful Factsheets

• Negotiating Business Leases
• Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• Contaminated Land
• Liability for Leasehold Repairs
• Mobile Phone Masts
• Control of Asbestos at Work
• Stamp Duty Land Tax

Confused about any terminology used here? Please read the jargon buster.

Not sure if you need our help? Why not complete and return an audit questionnaire. We'll use the information to consider what advice you need.

	Geoffrey Cotterill  Direct Dial : (01295) 661 437 Email : geoffreycotterill@brethertons.co.uk