In England, this work covers commercial property landlord and tenant matters. A solicitor in this field drafts and negotiates leases, reviews rent terms and rent reviews, handles assignments and novations, drafts and serves notices, and addresses forfeiture or recovery actions. They prepare leases, licences, and ancillary documents, liaise with tenants, property managers, and landlords, and manage disputes over service charge, dilapidations, and break options. The work is shaped by statutory regimes and market practice, and can involve regulatory or lender considerations for portfolios or refinancing.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor handles the drafting and negotiation of commercial leases, including rent review provisions, break options, renewal rights, and user restrictions; reviews title and securities; coordinates with lenders on funding or security documents; and manages disputes up to court or tribunal, including forfeiture and possession.
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