Commercial Lease & Business Premises Advisory Support -

Business Premises & Commercial Lease Support

Clear, practical non-reserved advisory support for commercial leases, licences, landlord correspondence, rent and service charge issues, repair obligations, break clauses, and next-step guidance.

Is this the right service for you?

This service may be suitable if you need clear, practical support on a contract issue and want written advisory help within our non-reserved scope.

This may be right for you if...

you need help understanding a commercial lease, licence, rent issue, service charge issue, repair obligation, or landlord correspondence
you want support with document review, written analysis, or draft correspondence
the matter appears suitable for non-reserved advisory support

This may not be right if...

you need court representation, advocacy, or another reserved legal activity
the matter requires a solicitor, barrister, surveyor, or regulated property litigation specialist
the issue is urgent and needs immediate court action, forfeiture proceedings, or formal possession steps

What we can help with

lease, licence, and correspondence review
rent, service charge, repair, and break clause guidance
draft letters, response drafting, and practical next-step support

What this service covers

We help with non-reserved business premises and commercial lease advisory work by reviewing documents, identifying key issues, explaining practical options, and preparing agreed written work to help clients move forward clearly.

Included within this service

review of commercial leases, licences, rent demands, service charge documents, and landlord correspondence
support identifying main risks, key issues, and practical options
agreed written advisory work, draft correspondence, or next-step guidance

Not included / referral may be needed

court proceedings, advocacy, or conduct of litigation
reserved legal activities or matters needing a regulated legal representative
specialist work outside the agreed advisory scope

How it works

Our business premises and commercial lease advisory support is designed to help clients understand their position, review key documents, and receive clear written work and practical next steps within our agreed scope.

1. Initial outline

Send a short summary of the issue and any key leases, licences, rent demands, service charge documents, emails, letters, or supporting documents.

2. Scope and fee

We confirm what we can do, whether the matter fits our non-reserved advisory scope, the likely timescale, and the cost.

3. Advisory work

We review the material and prepare the agreed written work, such as an advisory note, draft correspondence, or practical next-step guidance.

4. Delivery & next steps

You receive the agreed work with clear next steps, including any limits on scope and whether specialist referral may be needed.

Typical documents and information

The documents and information needed will vary from matter to matter, but business premises and commercial lease advisory work often starts with the key lease or licence, the main correspondence, and a clear timeline of what has happened.

Lease and premises documents

the commercial lease, licence, side letter, or relevant occupation terms
any rent review, service charge, insurance, or repair documents
any relevant plans, schedules, or premises-related records

Correspondence and timeline

key emails, letters, rent demands, notices, or landlord responses
a short timeline of events
details of any rent issue, service charge issue, repair concern, break clause, or occupation dispute

Supporting information

payment records, statements, or financial information where relevant
notes of calls, meetings, or site discussions
any draft response, complaint, or letter already prepared

Frequently asked questions

Business premises and commercial lease matters often raise practical questions about lease terms, rent and service charge demands, repairs, landlord correspondence, and what support can be provided within our non-reserved advisory scope.

If a matter may require court proceedings, forfeiture action, possession proceedings, advocacy, or another reserved legal activity, we will explain that clearly and signpost where appropriate.

1. Can you help me understand whether I have a business premises or lease issue worth pursuing or responding to?

Yes. For matters within our non-reserved advisory scope, we can review the key documents, identify the main issues, and help you understand the practical position and next steps.

2. Can you review a commercial lease, licence, rent demand, or landlord letter?

Yes. We can review premises documents and correspondence, identify key risk points, and explain practical issues that may need clarification before you decide how to proceed.

3. Can you help with a response letter, complaint, or lease-related correspondence?

We can help with agreed draft correspondence and written advisory work where the matter remains within our non-reserved advisory scope. If the matter needs court support or reserved activities, we will say so clearly.

4. Do you provide fixed fees for business premises and commercial lease work?

Fees depend on the scope of the work required. We will confirm the agreed scope, likely timescale, and cost at the outset before any substantive work begins.

5. What if my matter is urgent or may go to court?

If the matter needs urgent court action, formal proceedings, advocacy, or another reserved legal activity, we may not be able to assist within this service and may recommend specialist regulated support.

6. What happens if my matter is outside your scope?

If we think the matter falls outside our non-reserved advisory scope, we will explain that as early as possible and, where appropriate, signpost you to a more suitable source of help.

Clear, non-reserved advisory support

EFC Legal provides non-reserved advisory support only. Where a matter requires reserved legal activities, court proceedings, possession or forfeiture action, advocacy, or specialist regulated support, we will say so clearly and, where appropriate, signpost you onwards.

Need help understanding your next step?

If you need practical written support on a business premises or commercial lease issue, send a short outline and any key documents. We will confirm whether the matter fits our service and, if so, the next step.

EFC Legal

EFC Legal is the trading name of Edward Forbes & Company Limited.
Company No. 05576195 | Registered office: International House, 101 King’s Cross Road, London, WC1X 9LP
Registered in England and Wales
Email: info@efclegal.co.uk | Mobile: 07813 016930
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