Leasing

Sarah Walsh acts for both Landlords and Tenants in Commercial and Retail transactions.

She will draft, review and negotiate the terms of your Commercial or Retail Lease in accordance with your requirements and will advise you of your legal obligations under Lease.

The Lease of a Commercial or Retail Premises requires the Landlord and the Tenant to enter into a Lease that sets out each parties’ rights and responsibilities. To avoid future conflict and expenses, these rights and responsibilities should be reviewed and understood prior to being signed. It is essential for both Landlord and Tenant to obtain thorough and sound legal advice prior to signing a Lease to ensure they understand their rights and obligations under the Lease.

Key Lease terms that both Landlord’s and Tenant’s should consider prior to signing a Commercial or Retail Lease include the following:

  • the commencing rent
  • tenancy incentives and rent-free periods
  • rent increases
  • lease duration and options to renew
  • outgoings and other charges
  • subletting the premises
  • tenant’s ability to transfer or assign the lease
  • landlord’s and tenant’s rights to end the lease
  • insurances required and who effects them
  • maintenance and repair obligations
  • dispute resolution
  • lease end obligations

If you are a Landlord Sarah Walsh will:

  • discuss your requirements of the Lease with you
  • liaise with your Agent to prepare a Lease Terms Sheet as part of your initial negotiations with the Tenant
  • draft a Commercial or Retail Lease that is suitable for your situation and the Premises
  • negotiate any amendments sought by the Tenant
  • facilitate signing and registration of the Lease on Title with the Land Registry Services

If you are a Tenant Sarah Walsh will:

  • discuss your requirements of the Lease with you
  • advise you on the Lease Terms Sheet and whether your requirements have been met
  • request and negotiate amendments to the Lease Terms Sheet on your behalf
  • review and advise you on the Lease
  • facilitate signing and registration of the Lease on Title with the Land Registry Services
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