Protecting Your Business Interests When Renewing a Lease
At First Law Solicitors, we represent landlords and tenants in lease renewal negotiations, helping clients reach fair and commercially sound agreements.
A lease renewal is an important opportunity to secure stability, update terms and reflect changes in property value or business needs. Our solicitors ensure that the process is handled efficiently, transparently and in full compliance with the law.
Whether you are renewing a retail, office, industrial or mixed-use lease, our advice focuses on clarity, legal protection and long-term benefit.
In England and Wales, most business tenants have renewal rights under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, unless those rights have been excluded in writing.
This means that when a lease comes to an end, the tenant may be entitled to request a new lease on reasonable terms.
Our solicitors guide clients through every stage of this process, from serving or responding to renewal notices to negotiating new terms such as rent, duration and repair obligations.
We explain your legal rights in plain English and help you make informed decisions about how best to proceed.
If renewal rights have been excluded, we can still assist in negotiating a new lease by agreement, ensuring that any new terms are commercially fair and legally secure.
A lease renewal is more than a formality it is a chance to review and improve your lease terms.
We help landlords ensure that new leases reflect current property values, modern compliance standards and clear repair and maintenance provisions.
For tenants, we aim to secure flexibility, cost control and security of tenure while avoiding unfavourable clauses or hidden liabilities.
Our solicitors handle communication and negotiation with the other party or their agents, ensuring discussions remain professional and productive.
If a dispute arises about the terms of renewal, we can represent you before the court or tribunal under the procedures set out in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Renewal negotiations often involve adjustments to rent, lease length, break clauses and repair obligations.
We review your current lease in detail to identify clauses that may no longer suit your circumstances.
Where necessary, we draft clear, updated provisions that reflect your present commercial position while complying with statutory requirements.
We also consider registration and compliance matters under the Land Registration Rules 2025, ensuring that any renewed lease is properly documented and recorded.
If your lease exceeds seven years or contains renewal options, we handle the entire registration process for you.
The renewal process is governed by strict statutory deadlines.
Our solicitors monitor all key dates and ensure that notices are served correctly and on time.
For landlords, this includes notices to oppose renewal or propose new terms.
For tenants, it includes timely requests to renew to preserve security of tenure.
We make sure every step is documented accurately to prevent loss of rights or procedural delays, protecting your interests throughout the process.
All documents, negotiations and communications are handled with complete confidentiality.
We store and process client information in line with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the oversight of the Information Commission (formerly the ICO).
Our secure systems support both traditional and digital document exchange, including electronic signing and verification under the Digital Verification Services (DVS) framework.
At First Law Solicitors, we combine practical commercial understanding with precise legal expertise.
Our solicitors are experienced in both landlord and tenant representation, allowing us to anticipate the priorities and negotiation tactics of both sides.
We focus on reaching cost-effective, transparent outcomes that protect your investment and support long-term business success.
Whether you need advice on renewal strategy, rent negotiation or formal proceedings, our team provides clear, pragmatic guidance every step of the way.
If your lease is approaching expiry or you wish to renew an existing tenancy, contact First Law Solicitors today.
We provide professional lease renewal and negotiation advice for commercial landlords and tenants throughout England and Wales.
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