Lease Advice
Practical, commercially focused lease advice to landlords and tenants on repairing covenants, yield-up obligations, break clause conditions, and all aspects of property management across the lease term.
Landlords & Tenants
Acting For
All Commercial
Sectors
RICS Regulated
Standard
UK-Wide
Coverage
What our Lease Advice service delivers
We provide practical, commercially focused lease advice to both landlords and tenants on repairing covenants, yield-up obligations, break clause conditions, and all aspects of property management throughout the lease term, across offices, retail, industrial, and specialist sectors.
Our lease advice service supports the full range of commercial and residential property clients:
24-Hour Response Guaranteed
Botley Byrne responds to all enquiries within 24 hours. Contact us today to discuss your requirements with a named RICS-chartered surveyor.
The benefits of our Lease Advice service
Every instruction is delivered by an experienced RICS-chartered building surveyor with a focus on protecting your commercial interests.
Repairing Covenant Advice
We translate complex legal repairing obligations into practical, commercially focused advice on what you are actually required to do — and what you are not.
Break Clause Management
Break clauses often carry onerous conditions precedent. We advise on compliance with condition requirements to protect your right to break.
Yield-Up Strategy
We advise tenants on the most cost-effective approach to yielding up the property in compliance with lease obligations, minimising dilapidations exposure.
Landlord's Perspective
We advise landlords on enforcing lease obligations, managing tenant alterations, and protecting asset value throughout the tenancy.
Dispute Prevention
Early, independent advice on lease obligations and compliance reduces the risk of costly disputes at lease events and termination.
Our Lease Advice process
A clear, structured process from instruction to delivery, keeping you informed at every stage.
Lease Review
We review the relevant lease provisions, supplemental documents, and any existing correspondence relating to the matter.
Property Inspection
Where relevant, we inspect the property to assess condition and compliance against the lease obligations.
Advice & Strategy
We provide clear, written advice on your position under the lease and the most commercially effective course of action.
Ongoing Support
We remain available to support your legal team, attend meetings, and provide further advice as the matter progresses.
The trusted choice for commercial property clients
RICS Regulated
Every surveyor is RICS-chartered and subject to mandatory CPD and professional standards.
Fully Insured
All instructions are covered by comprehensive professional indemnity insurance for your protection.
Independent Advice
No conflicts of interest. Our advice is always in your interests as our client.
24-Hour Response
We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours and deliver on the timescales we agree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Lease Advice service for commercial and residential property clients across London and the UK.
What are repairing covenants in a commercial lease?
Repairing covenants are the obligations within a lease that require the tenant — and in some cases the landlord — to maintain, repair, and keep the property in a defined state of repair. The precise scope of these obligations varies between leases and has significant implications for dilapidations liability.
What conditions must I meet to exercise a break clause?
Most commercial break clauses require tenants to comply with conditions precedent — commonly paying all rent, giving vacant possession, and delivering the property in a defined state. Failure to meet any condition can invalidate the break. We advise on what is required and inspect the property to confirm compliance before the break date.
Do you act for both landlords and tenants?
Yes. We act for both parties across all commercial lease matters. Our advice is always independent and commercially focused on achieving the best outcome for our client, whether landlord or tenant.
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Schedules of Condition
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Building Surveys
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Ready to discuss your Lease Advice requirements?
Phone
020 3178 8099Address
17 Hanover Square, London W1S 1BN
Your property, thoroughly surveyed and fully protected.