If you are a landlord and are planning on conducting a rent review, or you are a tenant whose rent will soon be up for review, the solicitors at Business Lawyers Direct can help you manage the process quickly and efficiently. We will also make sure all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion, ensuring the process is completed quickly and efficiently.
Most commercial leases and underleases will set out the amount of rent the tenant has to pay for the first few years of the tenancy; this is usually 3 years, but can sometimes be 5 years. When this initial period comes to an end, the landlord is entitled to conduct a rent review, which will reassess the amount a tenant is required to pay, taking into account inflation and local comparable properties.
Whether you are a commercial landlord or tenant, the outcome of a rent review could have significant impact on your business. Our experienced solicitors will:
The procedure for reviewing the rent differs from lease to lease and is normally quite complex. Failure to comply with the exact requirements of the lease can have disastrous consequences for the tenant or the landlord, so it is advisable that you have an experienced solicitor involved from the outset.
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