Landlord & Tenant Matters

Whether you are leasing a commercial building or a residential property, there are complex rules and regulations which a Landlord must adhere to, and a process which must be properly followed should a Landlord need to recover property from a Tenant.  Those owning leasehold property on a long lease (flat owners for example) are also required to adhere to the terms of their long lease.

Grey-Smith Legal can offer advice in relation to any of the following:

• Preparation of Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements for Landlords.

• Advice to Landlords as to legal requirements at the start of a lease or tenancy, and throughout the term.

• Preparation and Service of Section 8 and Section 21 Notices on behalf of Landlords.

• Review of Assured Shorthold Tenancies for Tenants, and advice in relation what is legally required of the Landlord.

• Staircasing (purchasing of further shares) in shared ownership property.

• Leasehold Enfranchisement/Freehold Purchases.

• Preparation of Commercial Leases for Landlords.

• Acting for a prospective tenant entering into a new Commercial Lease.  To include:

• Advice relating to Break Clauses;

• Assignment and Sub-Letting provisions;

  • Security of Tenure provisions

  • Repairs and Service Charges

  • Insurance provisions

  • Rent Review provisions

  • Deposits

  • Rent and Stamp Duty Land Tax

  • Legal fees

• Review of existing Commercial Leases for Tenants who require explanation of the terms.

• Lease variations.

• Lease Extensions for long leases with reducing terms.

• Lease Assignment and Sub-Letting.  We can act for the Landlord, Tenant or prospective new tenant.

• Lease Surrenders.

Fees & Pricing

Due to the individual requirements of each case, please contact us for a personal quotation.