Managing commercial property relationships requires clarity, confidence and the right legal support. At Warners our landlord and tenant solicitors provide specialist advice for both landlords and tenants, helping you navigate leases, disputes, repairs, rent reviews and the day-to-day realities of occupying or letting business premises. Our commercial property solicitors work to protect your position from the outset, reducing risk, resolving issues quickly and ensuring every agreement is compliant, fair and commercially sound. With offices in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, we support clients across Kent with practical, expert guidance they can rely on.
Commercial property relationships can be complex, and both landlords and tenants benefit from clear, proactive legal guidance. Warners provides specialist landlord advice and tenant legal services, helping landlords and tenants understand their rights, manage risks and protect their commercial interests. Whether you own, lease or occupy business premises, our experienced commercial property team delivers practical, tailored support at every stage of the landlord–tenant relationship.
A well-structured commercial lease is essential for avoiding disputes and ensuring long-term stability. We advise landlords and tenants on negotiating and drafting lease terms that reflect their commercial needs and provide robust legal protection. Our lawyers ensure clarity around rent, repairing obligations, service charges, permitted use and break options. With clear, strategic landlord legal advice, clients can enter into lease agreements with confidence and certainty.
Disagreements can arise over payments, repairs, alterations, or the use of business premises. Warners offers swift, effective support to resolve disputes before they escalate. We advise both landlords and tenants on breaches of covenant, non-payment of rent, unauthorised changes, and other contentious issues. Our team works to protect your position while pursuing a practical, commercially sensible outcome.
Rent reviews and service charge arrangements often create uncertainty for both parties. We provide clear, commercially grounded guidance to help landlords manage their property assets effectively and to support tenants seeking legal advice on their obligations. Our team handles everything from rent reviews to disputes around maintenance, utilities and building management, ensuring transparency and compliance.
End-of-lease negotiations frequently involve questions around repairing duties and dilapidations. Warners acts for both landlords and tenants to ensure obligations are properly understood, evidenced and fairly enforced. We review leases, assess liabilities, and advise on schedules of condition, reinstatement works and negotiated settlements. Our balanced approach helps avoid unnecessary cost and conflict while safeguarding your legal and financial position.
Exercising a break clause or renewing a lease requires careful handling to avoid costly mistakes. Warners guides clients through notice requirements, renewal rights under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and all associated risks. We support landlords seeking certainty and tenants looking for flexibility, ensuring that every step is compliant, timely and strategically aligned with your commercial goals.
Whether you are a landlord managing a property portfolio or a tenant negotiating vital workspace arrangements, expert legal advice ensures your interests remain protected. Our commercial property specialists provide clear, practical solutions tailored to your business, helping you manage risk, remain compliant and avoid disputes. We operate with a focus on efficiency, transparency and long-term protection for every client we support.
Warners is recognised across Kent for delivering reliable, pragmatic landlord and tenant legal services. With offices in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, our team combines local insight with deep commercial property expertise. We offer responsive service, meticulous attention to detail and a strong track record of achieving positive outcomes for landlords, tenants and businesses of all sizes. Clients value our straightforward advice, clear communication and commitment to protecting their commercial interests.
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Commercial landlords often need legal advice on drafting leases, managing tenants, resolving disputes, handling rent reviews and ensuring compliance with property legislation. Warners provides clear, proactive landlord legal advice to help protect your investment and minimise risk.
Yes. Commercial leases are complex and impose long-term financial and legal obligations. Specialist renters legal advice ensures tenants fully understand rent terms, repairing responsibilities, break clauses and restrictions before signing. Warners helps tenants negotiate fair, balanced agreements.
A breach may relate to unpaid rent, unauthorised alterations, disrepair or other covenant breaches. Before taking action, landlords should seek professional landlord advice to ensure compliance with notice requirements and avoid unlawful forfeiture. Warners guides clients through the most effective and compliant steps.
A solicitor can explain how the review clause works, advise on valuation issues, negotiate on your behalf and resolve disputes. Warners offers specialist landlord tenant legal services to support both parties with open market, index-linked or turnover-based rent reviews.
Repair obligations depend on the lease wording and any schedules of condition. Landlords and tenants often face disagreements over reinstatement and dilapidation costs. Warners provides clear legal advice to help determine liability and negotiate fair settlements.
Break clauses allow either party to end the lease early, but they must be exercised precisely as written. Missing a deadline or failing to meet conditions can invalidate a break notice. Warners advises landlords and tenants on correctly serving notices and avoiding costly mistakes.
Many tenants have renewal rights under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, unless excluded by agreement. Understanding whether a lease is “inside” or “outside” the Act is essential. Warners provides expert guidance on renewal rights, negotiation strategies and statutory processes.
