Sunday, 3 October 2010
Property solicitor FAQs
Discover more about the role and find an answer to some of the more commonly asked property solicitor questions
Tying up the legal ends of your office relocation is perhaps the most perplexing part of the moving process for many businesses. However, this is where the services of a professional property solicitor with experience in commercial property transactions and conveyancing comes into play. Having a solicitor on your side who can unravel legal documents and negotiate on behalf of your best interests means that you have every chance of walking away with an office lease on favourable terms.
Discussing your property requirements with your solicitor at the earliest possible convenience will help you to find the best office deal for you and will also give you the chance to clear up any queries you might have before the office move gets under way. Property solicitors will also be available for the duration of your tenancy, so don’t be afraid to consult them in times of uncertainty.
Some of the most frequently asked questions are:
- What does ‘security of tenure’ mean? – This is a protection measure that offers the tenant protection against eviction at the end of a fixed term if this has exceeded six months or if the tenant has occupied for over twelve months.
- What is a break clause? – This gives either the landlord or the tenant to terminate the agreement under certain conditions before it is due to expire.
- Can I change my tenancy agreement? – Changes can only be made so long as both parties involved are in agreement. Alterations to any conditions should always be issued in writing or amendments should be made to the existing contract.
