Commercial property leases: renewing and ending a tenancy

The tenant may normally remain in occupation of the business property until the expiry of the commercial lease and sometimes beyond.

When a landlord can end a business tenancy early

However, in some cases, a landlord might be able to end the commercial property lease early and take back the premises during the course of a tenancy. These circumstances are outlined below:

Failure to pay rent or meet lease obligations

Where the tenant has failed to pay the rent or carry out some other lease obligation, the commercial property lease will usually have a forfeiture clause enabling the landlord to end the lease. However, the court may reinstate the tenancy if the tenant successfully challenges the landlord's action. See commercial property leases: paying rent and rent reviews.

Break clause

The landlord has a right, set out in the commercial property lease, to exercise a break clause. The landlord will only have such a right if the tenant has agreed to waive tenancy renewal rights.

See ending a commercial property lease early.

Legal advice for ending a business tenancy early

Ending commercial property leases when you are a landlord is complex and legal issues are involved. It is therefore advisable to take professional legal advice. Choose a solicitor for your business.