Commercial Property Advice for Landlords

ADVICE FOR LANDLORDS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LEASES

We work with some of the largest commercial property landlords in Sussex, Kent and the wider South East, including those who manage large industrial, business and retail parks and those with diverse volume property portfolios. The Commercial Property Team are focused and quick. We offer fixed fees, volume discounts, and we use innovative technology that allows landlords or their managing agents to complete administration online.

Landlord and tenant advice in Sussex and Kent

Our landlord and tenant solicitors are experts in all areas of lease management including granting and renewing leases with tenants. We are conversant with the full range of standard lease precedents and heads of terms used by landlords as well as how those requirements can change as a result of case law. We understand the landlord’s priorities and the dynamics that exist with their tenants.

Landlord and tenant law expertise

• Industrial, business and retail parks
• Grant and renewal of commercial property leases
• Subletting and assignment of leases
• All areas of lease management and lease negotiations
• Rent deposits
• Licences for alterations
• Dilapidations claims
• Property disputes and construction

Rix & Kay is a regional practice with notable development expertise and the ability to handle a variety of investment matters. Also equipped to advise on landlord and tenant issues. Works with a range of clients including banks, charities, developers and retailers. Noteworthy knowledge of real estate transactions in the agriculture, healthcare and hospitality sectors.

One client reports: “They are very good at keeping you informed within the market.”

David Ashton is ranked as a Notable Practitioner, “David is excellent to work with and very experienced and proactive. He provides clear, concise advice and takes a practical, commercial approach to advising clients.”

Chambers & Partners 2021

Rix & Kay’s client base stretches beyond the South East, with the firm advising on commercial property matters across the country. Examples of their work include advising commercial clients on leases, handling the financing and refinancing of properties, and assisting with property transactions. David Ashton has broad experience in the commercial property field. Richard Cripps specialises in advising developers on acquisitions, as well as working with landowners on the sale of land.

Legal 500, 2021