In a commercial lease, it is common for the landlord and the tenant to agree that the rent payable under the lease is subject to change at certain points during the lease. These provisions are known as rent review clauses. Some of the most common types of rent reviews are market rent, indexed rent and stepped increases.

A recent case has confirmed the need for purchasers of HMO’s to obtain their own licence – even if the seller’s hasn’t yet expired.

When entering into negotiations for a new lease of commercial premises, a tenant should consider whether they require a tenant’s break clause.

The UK Government has recently amended permitted development rights to enable greater flexibility to shop owners to adapt to the UK’s changing high streets.

Yorkshire law firm, Ramsdens Solicitors have made a number of senior promotions.

Good news for landlords... and their solicitors.

It is very common for tenants of commercial leases to either want to, or perhaps need to, ‘get out’ of the lease.

So… you’re entering into a new Lease of commercial premises and you’ve decided not to instruct a solicitor. After all, it’s an additional cost which your business could do without and what’s the worst that could happen?