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Lease Management Solicitors

Lease management plays a pivotal role in maintaining the relationship between landlord and tenants. Our lease management solicitors have a broad range of experience with portfolio optimisation and navigating the multi-faceted nature of tenancy agreements. At Blacks Legal we understand you would rather concentrate on the day-to-day business activities, so we aim to deliver the best results whilst allowing you to focus wholly on your organisation.
Proactive Solutions
Lease management requires pre-emptive solutions to anticipate challenges and minimise potential fall-outs. Blacks Legal is committed to proactively supporting you by addressing possible problems before they escalate and ensuring the smooth continuation or renewal of your lease.
Business Experience
Our team is comprised of lease management solicitors who have years of prior experience within a business setting. This helps us to prioritise your unique needs and customise our support to meet your specific requirements. We have been in your position, and can fully appreciate efficiency and sensitivity.
Transparent Communication
Clear and transparent communication is fundamental in our client relationships. Blacks Legal keeps you informed at every stage of your lease, providing you with the information you need to make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
Local Presence, Global Reach
With our base in London, Blacks Legal combines local presence with a global reach. Whether you are a local entrepreneur or an international investor, our solicitors are here to offer sound legal solutions.

Understanding Commercial Lease Management

If you are looking to sign a new lease, you may find our page on tenancy agreements useful. If you have an existing lease, we offer support with the key areas below. We fully appreciate that every agreement is unique however, and will always offer tailored advice on your particular situation, based on both our legal and business expertise :

Lease Renewals

Blacks Legal will work with you around 6-12 months prior to the renewal to allow time for renegotiations. Normally this runs smoothly and we can discuss terms on your behalf, however there are occasions where a landlord refuses a renewal and we can work with you to pursue the best outcome should this arise.

Breach of Lease

Addressing a breach of lease is a delicate but necessary aspect of lease management. We can provide strategic advice and representation to protect your rights and interests in areas such as; unpaid rent, unauthorised subletting, making alterations without consent, damage to the property or misuse.

Service Charge Disputes

Service charge disputes can often arise with leasehold properties, creating complexities for both landlords and tenants. It’s key to work out a fair resolution to ensure future adherence to lease terms.

Dilapidation/Disrepair Claims

Managing dilapidation and disrepair claims can be a lengthy and time-consuming task. It’s useful to have a lease management solicitor step in and remove the stress from the situation by dealing with responses from with the tenant or landlord, discussing the detail of the repairs and coming to a timely resolution.

Break Options

Understanding and exercising break options in commercial leases requires meticulous understanding of the original terms and conditions. Additional support with examining any notice period, conditions, or financial obligations is also crucial to ensure the break meets all legal requirements.

Change of Use and Alterations

You may need to make an application for Change of Use if you plan on altering the business category which it’s currently placed. Similarly, if you require building alterations which aren’t covered in the initial lease, it’s essential to seek the necessary permissions.

Assignment and Sublease

Navigating assignment and sublease arrangements requires a deep understanding of the legalities around lease agreements and contractual requirements.

Whilst assignment effectively means you will find someone else to take over your lease until the term ends, a sublease would mean you are effectively the landlord to new tenants, whilst maintaining the contract with your own landlord. Both options come with a myriad of legalities to navigate. Before discussing with a solicitor, if you are a tenant, you may find the RICS’s ‘Code for leasing business premises’ to be helpful as a starting point.

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