Leases & Tenancy Agreements

Leases and tenancy agreements cover a wide range of situations and can vary from medium term leases of commercial premises such as office blocks and factory premises, to shorter term leases of shops and offices, domestic leases for the letting of a house, short term tenancy agreements, tenancies of allotment gardens and even licenses to occupy.

The law relating to landlord and tenant in both business and domestic properties is extremely technical and the regulations relating to them must be strictly observed if the client's interests are to be best protected.

We can advise and prepare leases and tenancy agreements for you whether you are a landlord or a tenant, deal with rent reviews, renewals, claims for dilapidation's, proceedings for possession, arrears of rent, breaches of covenant, for example to repair and insure, or to use only in a specified manner, and generally advise you on all aspects of your lease or tenancy.Employment Matters

We are able to advise employers on a variety of topics relating to the conduct of their business in so far as it affects their work force including statutory requirements such as working conditions, liability insurance, PAYE, national insurance and pensions, contracts of employment, redundancy, dismissal, equal pay and discrimination.

Many of these matters apply equally to employees and we are able to advise and represent either party before Industrial Tribunals particularly in cases relating to redundancy and unfair dismissal.

We can also advise on the rights of employees following the sale of a business and the employment implications of purchasing a business.