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Expert Commercial Lease Solicitors: Drafting, Renewals, and UK Property Law

A commercial lease is often the most significant financial commitment a business can make, setting terms that may last for years—or even decades. Mistakes, ambiguities, or overlooked clauses can lead to serious financial liabilities, costly litigation, and major business disruption.

 

At Lexify Solicitors, our specialist commercial lease team provides proactive, strategic advice to landlords and tenants across the UK from our Manchester hub. We don’t just review leases—we act as commercial strategists, helping you mitigate risk before it arises and securing terms that align with your long-term business goals.

 

Whether you’re acquiring new premises, planning a multi-site expansion, or approaching a critical lease renewal, call us today for a free, no-obligation assessment of your commercial property position.

Comprehensive Services for Landlords and Tenants

We provide end-to-end legal support for all business premises in sectors including retail, industrial, office, and hospitality.

 

Commercial Lease Drafting and Review

Securing the right terms at the outset is the most effective form of risk mitigation. Our solicitors meticulously draft and review Heads of Terms and the full Lease Agreement, focusing on commercial clarity and watertight legal clauses.

 

For Landlords

  • Ensuring maximum protection for your asset, clear tenant obligations, and robust mechanisms for rent review and enforcement.
  • Drafting precise clauses for alienation (assignment/subletting), permitted use, and service charge recovery.

For Tenants

  • Scrutiny of potential liabilities, particularly the extent of the repairing covenant (e.g., Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) leases).
  • Negotiating favourable break clauses, defined service charge caps, and limitations on rent review scope.

 

Lease Renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part II grants most qualifying business tenants the right to renew their tenancy (security of tenure). Navigating the strict deadlines and notices is critical.

 

The Statutory Renewal Process

  • Section 25 Notices (Landlord):Serving notice to terminate or propose a new tenancy, outlining grounds for opposition (e.g., redevelopment, owner occupation).
  • Section 26 Requests (Tenant):Serving a request for a new tenancy to initiate the renewal process.
  • Interim Rent Applications:Applying to the Court to determine the rent payable from the contractual expiry until the new lease is granted.

Opposed Renewals and Court Proceedings

  • Aggressive representation in County Court or High Court if the landlord opposes renewal based on statutory grounds.
  • Advising on entitlement to statutory compensation when a renewal is legitimately refused on ‘no fault’ grounds (e.g., redevelopment).

Dilapidations, Disputes, and Lease Variation

When the tenancy relationship is changing or breaks down, our property litigation experts step in to enforce rights and resolve conflicts.

 

Dilapidations Claims

  • Advising both parties on the validity and quantum of final dilapidations claims at lease expiry.
  • Negotiating settlements on Schedule of Dilapidations to avoid costly litigation or advising on the use of Schedule of Condition documents.

 

Lease Assignment and Subletting

  • Managing the entire process of alienation, securing required landlord consent, and drafting Deeds of Assignment and Authorised Guarantee Agreements (AGAs).

 

Breach of Covenant and Forfeiture

  • Taking immediate action on breaches, including issuing formal Section 146 Notices and initiating forfeiture proceedings (eviction) for severe breaches like rent arrears.

WHY CHOOSE US

Why Choose Lexify Solicitors for Your Commercial Lease?

We combine rigorous legal knowledge with commercial reality. Our Manchester-based team offers nationwide expertise, ensuring you benefit from focused property litigation experience.

Proactive Risk Management

We identify hidden liabilities (e.g., break clause preconditions) that non-specialist firms often miss.

Speed and Efficiency

We understand that property deals run on tight deadlines. We guarantee a fast, commercially-driven response.

National Experience

We handle commercial portfolios from the Northwest to London, ensuring consistent, high-quality legal advice across all UK jurisdictions.

Ready to Secure Your Commercial Future? Call Us Today.

Do not leave your business premises to chance. Whether you are reviewing your first lease or managing a large portfolio, secure the best possible terms and professional protection.

Ring Us Now for a Free Commercial Lease Assessment

This is the statutory right for most business tenants to remain in occupation after the contractual term expires and request a new lease on similar terms, subject to certain exceptions.

A break clause allows one or both parties to terminate the lease early. They are notoriously complex and often subject to strict preconditions (e.g., full vacant possession, no rent arrears). A solicitor ensures these preconditions are met perfectly to avoid the break being invalidated.