A lease is a binding contract in law and signing a lease on a property is one of the most significant financial commitments that a business can make.
As a tenant it is essential that your lease matches your business requirements and that your fully understand all of its terms and conditions.
This lease has been drafted specifically for high street retail property. It is written in plain English and provides flexible terms for a short term lease (of up to five years) with no rent review.
The lease should be read in conjunction with the explanatory notes and the Code for Leasing Business Premises.
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This lease is has been drafted specifically for high street retail property in Scotland
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Download lease here
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A document setting out a recommended heads of terms
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Helps professional advisors understand terms included in the Small Business lease.
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Helps tenants of the RICS Small Business Lease understand the terms
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