Recent questionswithin Business premises
if a premises license has been granted for activities untill 4.30am but the planning permission is only 11pm can i still go until 4.30 or only 11pm. if the latter... read more
Jon Payne's response
The situation is that the earlier time will apply - ie that you have to close at 11pm. Unfortunately, Planning and Licensing have different stan... read more
If I take a short lease, will I be forced out of the property at the end of the tenancy?
Daniel Stanton's response
If the lease is NOT contracted out (see answers above), the grounds on which a landlord may oppose an application for a new lease must be set out... read more
I’m taking on the lease of a hairdressing salon but do I need to get a survey done?
Daniel Stanton's response
The short answer is: yes you should. I work with a lot of hair and beauty salons and I've seen too many clients who didn't have surveys or didn'... read more
I’m thinking about taking on a business lease but what will I have to pay out for on top of rent?
Daniel Stanton's response
You will also need to consider paying for landlord's legal and survey costs if you require consent for any alterations, signage, change of use, pl... read more
I am a tenant and the property I recently took on wasn’t in particularly good shape when I took it on. But the lease says I have to keep it in good condition.
Daniel Stanton's response
You need to get a good surveyor on board who has experience of dealing with dilapidations (lack of repair of leasehold premises). They may be able... read more
I’m closing down the business and want to end the tenancy of my lease early. How do I do it?
Daniel Stanton's response
Depending on the desirability of the location and the length of lease remaining, you could look to market the lease to a third party, who would th... read more