Business Leases

A tenancy or lease exists where someone lets premises to another for a term in return for a rent. The term of the letting is usually a number of years.

The expression "business lease" is commonly used to refer to a tenancy of premises used for the purposes of running some kind of business. The premises may be a building, part of a building, or even open land, used for example as a temporary car park. The term "business", as used in this context, does not, however, include agriculture or farming, where a different set of rules and customs applies.

We can assist with matters such as:

  • Drafting leases
  • Forfeiture
  • Guarantors
  • Insurance
  • Landlords' and tenants' covenants
  • Landlords' and tenants' continuing liability
  • Licence to assign
  • Rent reviews
  • Repairing liability
  • Right to renew