Clear and Reliable Lease Agreements for Your Business
At First Law Solicitors, we prepare Basic Commercial Leases for landlords and tenants who require clear, legally sound agreements without unnecessary complexity.
A well-drafted lease protects both parties, defines responsibilities, and prevents disputes. Our solicitors ensure your lease complies with current legislation and accurately reflects your commercial arrangements.
We act for businesses, investors and property owners throughout England and Wales, providing practical and efficient legal support for lease preparation, review and registration.
A commercial lease sets out the terms on which a landlord grants a tenant the right to occupy business premises.
Even a simple lease must meet strict legal standards to be valid and enforceable. It should define the premises, rent, duration, rights of renewal, repair obligations and permitted use.
Our solicitors prepare leases that are clear, fair and consistent with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, which governs security of tenure for business tenants.
We explain each clause in plain English so that both landlord and tenant understand their obligations and rights from the outset.
Basic lease drafting is suitable for straightforward commercial lettings such as offices, shops or small industrial units, where the property arrangement is uncomplicated but still requires legal precision.
Even short or simple leases must be carefully prepared to avoid future disputes. Our solicitors ensure that key provisions—such as rent, maintenance, insurance, and service charge responsibilities—are correctly recorded and tailored to the agreement between the parties.
We also check that the lease complies with registration requirements under the Land Registration Rules 2025, which apply to leases with terms exceeding seven years or those granted with an option to renew.
Our drafts are written clearly and in accordance with modern legal and digital verification standards, ensuring that your lease can be signed, stored and registered efficiently.
A properly drafted lease protects the landlord’s interest in the property while giving the tenant security and clarity about occupation.
Our solicitors strike the right balance, creating documents that are fair, compliant and commercially practical.
We also advise on break clauses, rent review provisions, and early termination rights where appropriate, helping both parties to plan confidently for the future.
For landlords, we ensure that rent, repair and insurance clauses provide sufficient protection for the property’s condition and value.
For tenants, we confirm that obligations are reasonable, transparent and proportionate to the nature of the premises.
We support both traditional and digital execution of leases.
Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, commercial leases can be executed electronically using Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) and verified under the Digital Verification Services (DVS) framework.
Our firm is equipped to facilitate this process, providing clients with a legally recognised and secure method of signing and exchanging lease documents.
All client information and records are handled in compliance with UK GDPR, ensuring full data privacy and document integrity throughout the transaction.
Once your lease is completed, we offer secure document storage for both original and digital copies.
Every file is protected in accordance with DUAA 2025 and supervised by the Information Commission (formerly the ICO).
We maintain clear records of all executed documents and can provide certified copies for registration or reference at any time.
At First Law Solicitors, we believe that even the simplest lease deserves careful attention and clear drafting.
Our solicitors combine property law expertise with practical commercial understanding, helping you avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary disputes.
We make the process straightforward, from initial instruction through to signing and completion.
Whether you are a landlord granting your first lease or a tenant securing business premises, we provide the legal clarity and reassurance you need to move forward confidently.
If you need a simple yet professionally drafted commercial lease, contact First Law Solicitors today.
We provide efficient and reliable lease drafting and review services for landlords and tenants across the United Kingdom.
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