Business Leases

Business Lease Solicitors - Trusted Legal Advice for Landlords & Tenants

Entering into a commercial lease is a major commitment for any business or property owner. At Willett & Co Solicitors, we ensure you understand your legal position and secure terms that protect your interests whether you're a landlord letting commercial premises or a tenant taking on a new space.

We offer practical, jargon-free advice from the earliest stages of negotiation through to lease termination or renewal.

📘 What Is a Business Lease?

A business lease is a formal agreement that allows a tenant to rent a property for commercial use, such as:

  • Offices

  • Retail shops

  • Warehouses

  • Industrial units

  • Licensed premises (e.g. pubs and restaurants)

  • Land for commercial activities (excluding agricultural use)

Getting legal advice before signing is essential to avoid restrictive clauses, unexpected costs, or legal disputes later.

⚖️ How We Can Help

Our experienced commercial property solicitors advise on:

  • ✔ Drafting and reviewing lease agreements

  • ✔ Negotiating lease terms with landlords or tenants

  • ✔ Explaining repairing obligations and insurance responsibilities

  • ✔ Managing rent reviews, service charges, and payment terms

  • ✔ Enforcing or avoiding forfeiture and termination

  • ✔ Advising on the right to renew under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954

  • ✔ Assigning or subletting leases - including licence to assign and guarantor advice

🛡️ Protecting Your Business from Costly Mistakes

Many clients only seek legal advice after an issue arises, which can be more expensive and harder to resolve. Engaging us early:

  • Helps prevent disputes

  • Ensures you understand your legal obligations

  • Strengthens your negotiating position

  • Makes sure your lease aligns with your commercial goals

We work with landlords and tenants of retail units, hospitality premises, offices, and industrial estates throughout Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, and East Anglia.

🏢 Why Choose Willett & Co for Lease Advice?

✔ Local expertise in commercial property law
✔ Clear, client-focused advice - no jargon
✔ Efficient turnaround for time-sensitive transactions
✔ Fixed-fee lease reviews available
✔ Support from negotiation through to renewal or exit

📞 Contact Our Business Lease Team Today

Looking to secure, renew, or exit a commercial lease? Speak to our specialist solicitors at Willett & Co for tailored legal advice.

📍 18 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1XQ
📞 Tel: 01284 701323
📧 Email: law@willettsolicitors.com
🌐 www.willettsolicitors.com