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The art of negotiating a commercial lease

Negotiating a commercial lease is not as easy as it may seem. It doesn’t have to be totally standard as the terms are negotiable. We’ve set out the top ten things to look closely at.

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Need to know - Commercial leases

Janice takes us through the paces when it comes to negotiating commercial leases.

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Leases - Clarity around fixtures and fittings

For both landlords and tenants negotiating a commercial lease, it is always best to turn your mind to your intentions for any fixtures and fittings attached to the premises; this will help enormously in avoiding costly disputes later on.

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Relief for commercial tenants

The Government just released guidance today for eligible commercial landlords and tenants who have not yet resolved what, if any, rent or outgoings abatement

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Further Guidelines on Rent Relief due to Covid-19 Restrictions

There has been much discussion lately about whether, and by how much, rental for commercial premises should be reduced because of the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Landlords: Out of sight, out of mind is not good enough!

As a landlord, there’s still an obligation to manage risks in relation to your premises, even when you have a tenant in place.

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Update for landlords

It’s now nearly two years since significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act came into force – so, it’s timely for landlords to double-check they are complying with the new laws, and are up with the play on what’s yet to come.

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Leasing: know what you’re getting into

Leasing commercial premises has always brought complexities and considerations well above residential tenancy.

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