Landlords' Issues on Granting a Lease

Our experience in commercial leases has highlighted some issues which regularly concern Landlords:

• What can the Landlord do to make sure they get paid? 

• If theTenant doesn’t have a trading history what can the 
Landlord do to secure the rent? 

• Who will be responsible for repairs? 

• Will theTenant have any renewal rights? 

• What length should the Lease be? 

• Will the Landlord or theTenant have the right to end the Lease early? 

• Will the Landlord’s interest (subject to the Lease) be readily saleable?
• Is permission needed from anyone else before the Lease starts (e.g. a Lender or a Head Landlord?


Whether terms are agreed through your Agent or directly by you we can create a Lease which is tailored to your individual requirements

Warning for potential Commercial Landlords

Whilst it may be attractive to get a prospective Tenant into a property and start paying rent we would advise you do not allow potentialTenants in without necessary documentation in place because:-

• They might acquire renewal rights (i.e. you might not be able to get them out when you want). 
• They might not be prepared to sign any documents you subsequently give to them.
• You might be in breach of any Mortgage or Head Lease requirements for consent
• Trying to regulate their position or get vacant possession may be expensive or impossible.

If you are considering letting a property please do get in touch.The cost estimate may not be as high as you expect and it could save you time and money in the long run.

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