Property ยท commercial property
Commercial property barristers, instructed directly.
For disputes over business premises, a barrister can advise on leases, rent reviews and dilapidations and represent you in court.
At a glance
Lease renewals
Renewals and terms under the 1954 Act.
Dilapidations
End-of-lease repair and reinstatement claims.
Breach and forfeiture
Disputes over breaches, arrears and forfeiture.
Commercial property work concerns the leasing and use of business premises: lease terms and renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, rent reviews, service charges, dilapidations at the end of a lease, and disputes over breaches and forfeiture. A barrister can advise landlords and tenants on their position and the correct procedure.
A barrister will assess the lease, the prospects and the value at stake, and represent you in negotiations and at court. Through Direct Access you can instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first.
Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Through Direct Access you can instruct a commercial property barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
When to bring in a barrister
A business lease is up for renewal and terms are disputed
You face a dilapidations claim at the end of a lease
A tenant has breached the lease and you need to act
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Frequently asked questions
Can a barrister advise on a commercial lease dispute directly?
Yes. Through Direct Access a commercial property barrister can advise you and represent you in court, without going through a solicitor first.
What is a dilapidations claim?
It is a claim by a landlord for the cost of repairs and reinstatement a tenant should have carried out. A barrister can assess and value such claims for either side.
How are fees set?
Barristers often agree a fixed fee for advice or a hearing. There is no charge to enquire.
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