Commercial Landlord and Tenant Advice for Business Property
Gurve Legal is a London-based commercial law firm advising landlords, tenants and property investors on the full spectrum of landlord and tenant matters. We work exclusively with commercial clients, which means every piece of advice we give is shaped around business outcomes, not residential tenancy law.
Whether you are a commercial landlord protecting an investment, a business tenant negotiating lease terms, or a property investor managing a portfolio, our landlord and tenant solicitors provide clear, commercially minded guidance. We act for SMEs, business owners and property professionals across London who need practical support, not lengthy legal opinions that sit unread.
Landlord and tenant issues move quickly, and delay often costs money. Our team responds promptly and gets straight to the point on what your options are and what they will cost.
Our Landlord and Tenant Services
Commercial Lease Drafting and Negotiation
The terms you agree at the outset define your position for the entire lease term. Our solicitors draft and review commercial leases, heads of terms and ancillary agreements to protect your interests from the start. We flag unfavourable clauses before you sign, not after.
- Heads of terms review and negotiation
- Full lease drafting and amendment
- Break clause and rent review provisions
- Alienation and assignment clauses
- Rent deposit deeds and guarantees
Lease Renewals and Surrenders
Lease renewal and surrender negotiations require careful handling, particularly where the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 applies. We advise both landlords and tenants on their statutory rights, whether you are securing continuity of occupation or regaining possession on the best terms available.
- Section 25 and Section 26 notices
- Interim rent applications
- Grounds of opposition to renewal
- Negotiated surrenders and settlements
Possession Proceedings and Evictions
Where a tenant has breached their obligations through rent arrears, unauthorised alterations, or other covenant breaches, prompt action matters. We advise commercial landlords on the correct legal route, whether that is forfeiture, a Section 8 notice, or court proceedings, and we move quickly to protect your position.
- Forfeiture of lease for breach of covenant
- Section 8 notices and court proceedings
- Peaceable re-entry advice
- Enforcement and eviction support
Rent Arrears Recovery
Unpaid rent affects your cash flow and the value of your investment. We pursue commercial rent arrears through formal demand, debt recovery proceedings, and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) where appropriate, always advising on the most cost-effective route to recovering what you are owed.
Dilapidations Claims
Dilapidations disputes arise when a tenant returns a property in a condition that falls short of what the lease requires. We act for landlords pursuing dilapidations claims and tenants defending them, working alongside surveyors to build a robust position and negotiate settlement wherever possible.
- Terminal and interim dilapidations schedules
- Negotiation with opposing parties and surveyors
- Litigation support where settlement fails
Landlord and Tenant Disputes
Not every dispute needs to end up in court. Our starting point is always to resolve matters efficiently through negotiation or mediation before considering litigation. Where court proceedings are unavoidable, our dispute resolution team will represent you robustly at every stage.
- Service charge disputes
- Breach of covenant claims
- Boundary and access disputes
- Rent review arbitration
Why Choose Gurve Legal
Commercial Focus, Not a Residential Catch-All
Many firms treat landlord and tenant law as a broad practice covering both residential and commercial matters. We focus exclusively on commercial and investment property, so our advice is sharply relevant to the decisions business landlords and tenants are actually making.
Senior-Led Advice From the Start
You deal directly with an experienced solicitor, not a trainee managing your matter in the background. That means faster responses, fewer misunderstandings, and better outcomes on matters where timing often decides the result.
Built for SMEs and Growing Businesses
We understand that most commercial landlords and tenants are running a business alongside managing a property. Our advice is practical and proportionate, aimed at getting you back to running your business rather than generating unnecessary legal cost.
Connected to Wider Commercial Expertise
Landlord and tenant issues rarely sit in isolation. Where your matter touches on commercial contracts, corporate restructuring, or wider property strategy, our broader team is on hand to support without you needing to instruct a separate firm.
Ready to Protect Your Property Interests?
Our landlord and tenant solicitors are ready to advise on your matter, whether you need help drafting a lease, resolving a dispute, or recovering unpaid rent. Contact us for a free initial consultation.