Course 1, – Commercial Leases – An Introduction
It will explore –
- The creation of a valid legal lease, equitable leases and the use of an agreement to lease.
- Land Registration Requirements – prescribed clauses, the need for registration, the need for noting and overriding leases, exempt information status for leases, and the use of lease plans.
- Â Security of tenure -the protection of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and contracting out
Course 2, – Commercial Leases – Negotiating and Drafting
It will explore –
- The role of the commercial property lawyer in negotiation
- The use of the RICS Heads of Terms
- Compliance with Codes of Practice
Course 3 – Commercial Lease ManagementÂ
This course will cover –
- Drafting and dealing with break clauses
- Dealing with surrender and agreements to surrender
- Advising on rent review
- Lease regearing
- Schedules of Condition and dilapidations
Course 4 – Commercial Leases – Agreements for Lease
The course will examine –
- The circumstances when an agreement for lease can be used.
- The content of an agreement for lease – key clauses
- Protecting the agreement for lease
- Contracting out of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954