Landlords and Tenants
We help landlords and tenants across Yorkshire and the UK navigate commercial leases with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re leasing a high street unit, an industrial estate or a multi-let office, we’ll guide you through every stage of the transaction. Our experienced Real Estate team works with businesses of all sizes, from growing SMEs to national landlords, tailoring our advice to what matters most to you. This includes flagging risks early and working efficiently to get deals done quickly.
Acting for landlords
We help landlords protect their investment. That includes drafting clear lease terms, advising on tenant matters, and keeping things on track throughout the tenancy.
Supporting tenants
We support tenants with lease negotiations, helping them understand their rights and obligations, manage risks, and secure fair terms.
Advising on deal structure
We provide clear, practical advice on Heads of Terms, making sure key points are clear from the outset so the transaction runs smoothly.
Licences and consents
From underletting to alterations, we handle licences and permissions to keep your lease compliant and reduce the risk of disputes.
Agreements for lease
We prepare agreements for lease that are clear and robust, including conditional agreements subject to planning or works, ensuring contractual certainty and that your interests are protected before the lease is formally entered into.
Working with your team
We work closely with your surveyors, agents, and accountants to deliver an efficient process.
Questions we’re often asked
They should set out key terms such as parties, property details, term, rent, repair obligations, break options, renewal rights, permitted use, alterations, assignment, insurance obligations, service charge, and legal costs. Agreeing these early avoids misunderstandings later.
A lease gives exclusive possession of a property. A licence permits use without exclusive possession or tenancy rights.
You usually need a break clause or agreement. Ending a commercial lease early without one can lead to costs (including having to pay the rent due for the remaining term and loss of rent deposits) and legal action for breach of contract. We can help you explore options like a Deed of Surrender.
Most commercial tenants take on a full repairing lease. That means the tenant is responsible for all repairs/maintenance and for keeping the property in good condition, regardless of the condition they took the property in (unless the lease is subject to a schedule of condition).
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