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Negotiating heads of terms

We’ll help you understand and negotiate key commercial lease terms, including:

Lease duration and renewal rights
Break clauses and termination options
Rent reviews and service charges
Repairing obligations and liability

Our goal is to ensure the terms reflect your commercial objectives and minimise future risk.

Drafting and reviewing leases

For Landlords: We draft bespoke lease agreements and supporting documents such as:
- Agreements for lease
- Rent deposit deeds
- Licenses to alter
- Guarantor agreements
For Tenants: We review draft leases and associated documents, providing clear advice on:
- Legal obligations
- Practical implications
- Recommended amendments to protect your interests

Due diligence

Before entering into a lease, we carry out thorough due diligence, including:

Reviewing title documents
Raising enquiries with the landlord
Conducting property searches

This ensures you’re fully informed about any restrictions, rights, or risks affecting the property.

Financing and lender consent

If the property is mortgaged, we liaise with lenders to obtain the necessary consents and ensure the lease terms align with their requirements.

Assignments, subletting & lease management

If your circumstances change, we can advise on:

Exercising break clauses
Assigning or subletting your lease
Navigating landlord consent and documentation

Dispute resolution

We work closely with our Property Disputes team to resolve issues such as:

Breach of lease terms
Dilapidations and repair obligations
Rent arrears and forfeiture
Lease renewals and termination

Why Choose Porter Dodson?

Recognised excellence – Ranked in The Legal 500 for our expertise in Commercial Property matters.

Clear, cost-effective advice – We speak your language, not legal jargon, and tailor our guidance to your business circumstances.

Joined-up legal support – Our team works seamlessly across property, corporate commercial, employment and litigation to protect your business interests.

Trusted by generations – With deep roots in the community, we’ve supported families and business owners across the South West for decades.

Thank you for all your help. The whole team have acted in an exemplary and timely manner and that is very much appreciated.

Jim

Thank you for all your help. The whole team have acted in an exemplary and timely manner and that is very much appreciated.

Jim

I found Porter Dodson last minute after being let down by my solicitor and needing to complete on a land auction purchase rather quickly. Steve and Laura at the firm have been wonderful, helpful and gave excellent guidance at a competitive price. I'm very grateful for their services and could not recommend them enough. I couldn't be more satisfied with the services provided and will use them again.

Commercial Property Client