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Commercial Lease

A commercial lease sets your business's operational foundation. We help landlords and tenants negotiate grants, lease assignments, extensions, renewals, and surrenders with clarity.

Who This Service Is For

  • Business tenants leasing retail, office, or industrial premises
  • Commercial landlords drafting and issuing new leases
  • Existing tenants assigning or subletting space
  • Parties negotiating lease extensions or break clause exercises

Typical Process

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Reviewing draft lease, heads of terms & rent deposit deeds

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Negotiating repair covenants (FRI), break clauses & rent reviews

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Verifying 1954 Act security of tenure provisions

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Final engrossment, completion & registration if term exceeds 7 years

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I check before signing a commercial lease?

Key terms include lease duration, break clauses, repair obligations (FRI), rent review intervals, and security of tenure under the 1954 Act.

How does a lease assignment work?

A lease assignment transfers an existing lease to a new tenant, usually requiring landlord consent (AGA) and legal checks.

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