Why commercial leases catch people out
On a house, you hand it back the way your entry report says you got it, less a bit of wear and tear. A commercial lease lets you fit the place out for your business, and you pay the outgoings. In return it usually has to go back as good or better.
Plenty of tenants sign without knowing what that means. Then the lease ends and the landlord says it is not up to scratch.
Come to us when you sign
The cheapest time to deal with this is the start of the lease. Bring us your lease and the condition of the property going in. We will tell you what you are on the hook for and set up a schedule that keeps it there.
That might be windows every three months, carpets every six months, a strip and reseal when it is due, and a reminder when the air conditioners need servicing. If you are told you need new carpet, we will tell you whether a proper clean will do the job instead.
Already at the end of the lease?
Call us as early as you can. We will walk through with your lease and your entry condition, tell you what the landlord is likely to pull you up on, and quote it.
- Strip and reseal vinyl and hard floors
- Carpet, tile and grout cleaning
- Concrete and floor restoration
- Pressure washing outside areas
- A full clean through the whole site
- Small maintenance jobs on the list
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Common questions
What does good or better mean in a commercial lease?
It generally means the property has to go back in at least the condition it was in when you took it on, with less allowance for wear than a house lease. Your own lease sets the exact wording, so check it with your solicitor if there is a dispute.
Can you look over my lease?
We can go through what it asks you to maintain and clean, and plan the work around that. We are not lawyers, so legal questions go to your solicitor.
How much notice do you need?
As much as you can give us, because floors need time to cure. Call us as soon as you know your end date.
Ready to book?
Book online or ring us. We confirm the price before any work starts.