We are experienced in reviewing and preparing retail and commercial leases.

Enterring into a lease is a significant financial commitment for a business.  Rental costs are often the single largest expense that a business incurs. 

It is important that you engage a commercial lawyer to review your lease to ensure that you are properly protected and that the commercial agreement that you believe you have made with the landlord is properly and legally reflected in the documents.  It can be a costly mistake for businesses to fail to properly review and negotiate their lease documents.   

We can review and negotiate your retail or commercial lease so that you have certainty with regard to the key terms along with the comfort that there no "hidden" terms that will later become detrimental to your business.

Amongst other things, you should consider:

• the initial rent and method of increasing the rent;
• duration of the lease and your right to renew it;
• what other expenses you are required to pay under the lease;
• your ability to transfer or assign the lease, and the expense of doing so;
• the possibility of subletting the premises;
• your rights to end the lease if the premises is damaged or destroyed;
• the types of insurance required and who obtains it;
• the consequences of failing to pay rent; and
• ways of resolving disputes.

Our leasing services are offered at competitive, fixed fee rates, and we deliver them through highly qualified staff.

Arrange a consultation with an experienced solicitor.