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Comply with the law and landlord’s rules

Understanding how to comply with the law and landlord’s rules is essential for tenants navigating commercial leases. Practitioners must assess key compliance areas to avoid costly disputes and ensure lease adherence.

Topics Covered

  • Compliance with the law
  • Compliance with the landlord’s rules
  • Compliance with insurer and fire accident underwriters’ requirements

Essential Insights

  • Understand limits on tenant liability for structural work triggered by specific tenant actions or usage.
  • Assess how landlord’s rules interact with lease rights and the importance of written notice for changes.
  • Consider strategic approaches to negotiating rule modifications to protect tenant interests.
  • Recognise insurer and fire safety compliance requirements and their potential impact on tenant responsibilities.
  • Identify critical due diligence steps to uncover existing non-compliance before lease execution.

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