Landlord and Tenant

The terms of a commercial lease are of fundamental importance in determining your future rights and obligations whether you own a commercial property which you let out, occupy, or merely intend to,

Utilising our extensive experience, technical expertise and detailed market knowledge, Stratton Creber Commercial’s objective, whether in respect of acquisition, letting, rent review, lease re-structuring or lease renewal is to negotiate the most favourable transaction suited to your future requirements both in terms of rent and lease framework under current market conditions, whether you are a landlord or a tenant.

Strategic advice is also often required during the term of a lease concerning matters requiring landlord’s consent, exit strategies (whether assignment, subletting or the operation of a break clause) or the alleged breach of lease terms, for example repair or permitted use. In any of these circumstances we are able to provide independent objective and practical advice regarding your options, including where necessary liaising with your legal representative to determine the most practical and cost effective solution.

Finally, when the time comes to consider either the a periodic rent review or the renewal of the lease we can take the lead through advising on values, tactics, including with reference to negotiating lease terms or in the absence of the possibility of a negotiated settlement in contentious cases we are equipped to represent your interests providing expert evidence before an arbitrator, independent expert or court, complying with the relevant rules, practice statements and guidance notes appropriate to your case.

Contact:

Exeter – Mike Lloyd, Simon Greenslade

Plymouth – Philip Dickins, Chris Reed, Edward Keast, Steve Matcham, David Hart

Truro - Tim Smart