Commercial Landlord Guide
Plain-English answers to the lease questions commercial landlords ask most - rent reviews, renewals, break clauses, compliance and more.
Letting Commercial Property With Confidence
Commercial leases come with their own language and obligations. This guide explains the essentials in plain terms - and wherever you need a hand, our team is ready to help. The information below is a general overview, not legal advice; we'll always point you to the right specialist where one is needed.
Key Topics
The things every commercial landlord should understand
Rent Reviews
Most commercial leases include periodic rent reviews. We help landlords secure the right rent using local market evidence - and advise tenants facing a review too.
Get a rent review appraisalLease Renewals
When a lease ends, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 often gives the tenant a right to renew. We guide you through terms, timing and whether to renew, regear or recover possession.
Discuss a lease renewalBreak Clauses
Break clauses let either party end a lease early, but the conditions must be met exactly. We help you understand notice periods and the strict requirements that make a break valid.
Ask about break clausesEPC & MEES Compliance
Under Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), most commercial properties must meet a minimum EPC rating to be let. We arrange non-domestic EPCs and advise on improvements.
Non-domestic EPCsDilapidations
At the end of a lease, tenants are usually required to return the property to an agreed condition. We carry out the repairs, redecoration and reinstatement works for landlords.
Dilapidation worksService Charges
For multi-let buildings, service charges fund shared costs. We administer budgets, reconcile spend and keep statements transparent for landlords and tenants alike.
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