Commercial Team

As a landlord or tenant you will be entering into contractual agreements which afford you both rights and responsibilities.  

At Elliot Mather LLP we have a strong history of working with both commercial and residential landlords and tenants both locally and nationally and can advise you with precision and clarity on the law relating to leases and tenancies in a practical, friendly and straightforward manner.

We work for both commercial landlords and tenants, on all lease matters, including:

• New leases
• Transfer (assignments) of leases
• Lease terminations, renewals and surrenders  
• Short-term lettings and licences
• Advice on dilapidations, rent reviews, service charge liabilities and general enforcement issues  
• Licences for alterations
• Lease variations

Our experience in dealing with landlord and tenant matters means that we are well placed to offer practical solutions to any aspect of the leasehold transaction and unforeseen issues which may arise along the way (such as landlord’s consent, registration of the lease, stamp duty, rent reviews, service charge and management company responsibility, break clauses, decoration and repair liabilities and authorised guarantee agreements).

We have strong connections with a broad range of local accountants, surveyors and other business professionals who we can recommend to assist with any non-legal services such preparation of schedules of condition, VAT and tax advice. It is important to us to know our clients and help them to achieve their objectives with no nonsense full professional service.