Commercial Surrender of Lease Disputes

What is a surrender of lease?

There are several reasons why a commercial landlord and tenant may agree to a surrender of a lease. It is; however, important to take advice as to the legal consequences and ramifications of agreeing to an early surrender.

It is often thought that a formal deed of surrender is required to formalise an early surrender. Whilst it is sensible to unequivocally document the end of the lease, it is possible for a surrender to take place “by operation of law” – i.e. by all parties acting in a way that is inconsistent with the lease continuing.

Disputes can therefore arise as to whether a lease has indeed been surrendered. For this reason, it is important to take legal advice to ensure that a lease is surrendered correctly and in a way which is not liable for challenge. Equally, if you find yourself in a dispute, our team of expert solicitors can guide you through the process and ensure that you achieve the best result possible.

A specialist team of solicitors

Our team of expert Property Litigation solicitors are able to guide you through the process of surrendering a lease, or are on hand to assist should you find yourself in a dispute. For advice on surrendering a lease, contact our specialist team of Property Litigation solicitors.