Commercial Lease Solicitors

We are proud to offer a bespoke commercial property service to businesses and individuals across Scunthorpe, Goole, and the wider Lincolnshire and East Riding of Yorkshire areas. We aim to be extremely flexible and quick to respond as commercial lettings can be very time-sensitive.

Our friendly, approachable team will work with you to assess your requirements and ensure our service matches your needs. Whether you need a short-term lease for a pop-up shop or a lengthy lease for a large warehouse, we will tailor our services to meet your specific requirements.

Our commercial property specialists include:

• Rodger Price, Managing Partner and dual-qualified solicitor and barrister with a long background in business law, specializing in commercial work.
• Charles Broomer, Highly experienced lawyer and consultant specializing in commercial leases and other property-related matters.

When letting commercial property, a strong lease agreement is essential. The terms of your agreement will form the foundation of your landlord-tenant relationship, setting out your legal rights and helping to regulate any difficulties or disputes. We draft and review commercial lease agreements on behalf of landlords and businesses, covering all aspects of your relationships, including:

• Lease duration
• Rent and service charges
• Maintenance and repairs obligations
• Termination and break clauses
• Insurance requirements
• Lease renewal and security of tenure
• Rent review clauses
• Subletting and assignment
• Dispute resolution processes

Terminating a commercial lease can vary in difficulty depending on the circumstances. Where both the landlord and tenant agree to surrender the lease, the process can be straightforward. However, situations such as tenant arrears or breaches of the lease can complicate matters. We provide extensive practical advice on your options, combining our legal knowledge and business acumen to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Our expertise includes:

• Lease surrender
• Break clauses
• Breach of covenant and repossession
• Lease renewal and security of tenure

When disputes arise, it’s important to address them promptly to prevent escalation. Our Commercial Property team works closely with our Litigation team to provide a comprehensive dispute resolution service. We advise on all contentious commercial lease matters, including:

• Rent arrears and repossessions
• General breach of covenant
• Service charge disputes
• Repairs, alterations, and dilapidations claims
• Lease renewal disputes
• Rent review disputes
• Forfeiture
• Party wall disputes
• Disputes over break clauses
• Assignment, subletting, and change of use disputes

A commercial lease is a legally binding contract between a landlord and a business tenant, setting out the terms and conditions under which the tenant can occupy the commercial property.

The length of a commercial lease can vary greatly depending on the agreement between the landlord and tenant. Leases can be short-term (such as for a few months) or long-term (several years). The specific duration should be clearly outlined in the lease agreement.

A commercial lease can sometimes be terminated early if there are break clauses in the lease agreement, or if both parties agree to surrender the lease. Legal advice is recommended to understand the implications and process involved in early termination.

Common terms in a commercial lease include rent and payment schedules, maintenance and repair responsibilities, insurance requirements, lease duration, termination clauses, and policies on subletting or assignment.

A solicitor can provide valuable assistance in commercial lease disputes by offering legal advice tailored to your specific situation, negotiating with the other party, drafting and reviewing documents, and representing you in court if necessary. Their expertise ensures that your rights are protected and the dispute is resolved efficiently.