Most commercial leases are for a fixed term, in some instances tenants have the right to renew, but in all cases tenants should consider their options at least a year before lease expiry. Finding suitable property and moving your business takes time and is expensive.
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Are leases automatically renewed?
Most leases do allow tenants to renew their leases when they expire, where the Landlord does not successfully oppose the renewal. Some leases are contracted out of the Landlord and Tenant Act. In these circumstances there is no right for a new lease.
What happens if a lease is contracted out of the Act?
You will need to determine whether your landlord is happy to extend your occupation and agree terms well in advance if you wish to stay.
What are the grounds that the landlord could use to oppose renewal?
The grounds include non-payment of rent, failure to repair the property, that the landlord has offered you alternative accommodation, that the landlord intends to demolish or reconstruct the premises or the landlord requires the premises for his own occupation.
How do I get a new lease?
Your lease will continue until notice is served either by you or by the landlord giving between 6 and 12 months notice. If your rent is high, you may want to serve the notice a year before the lease expiry, but if your rent is low then you may wish to wait.
The landlord can also serve a notice on you, either stating that he is prepared to grant or that he opposes a new lease. If you wish to stay in occupation, it is important that you serve a counter notice on the landlord and you must make a Court application to protect your position whoever serves notice.
What happens if I wish to leave the property?
If your lease is protected and you wish to leave, then you will need to serve 3 months notice, which must either expire on the last day of the lease or later.
What do I do now?
It is very important to take professional advice as soon as possible. Lease renewals are a potential minefield and this information sheet is only intended as a brief guide. If your lease is coming to an end, we would strongly suggest that you seek the advice of both property advisers and Solicitors up to 2 years in advance. This will help you plan the best strategy so that your property can meet your future business needs at the minimum costs.
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Commercial Agents Page
The following is a list of known Estate Agents who deal with sales and letting of commercial properties in Hounslow. Please contact them for current availability.
Vokins
Prospect House,
67 Boston Manor Road,
Brentford.
Tel: 020 8400 9000
www.vokins.co.uk/main.htm
Dunphys
York House,
Montague Road,
Hounslow.
Tel: 020 8577 5172).
www.dunphys.co.uk
Roper Son and Chapman
Willow House,
River Gardens,
Feltham.
Tel: 020 8893 1033.
De-Souza & Co Ltd
Maple Grove Business Centre,
Lawrence Road,
Hounslow, TW4 6DR
Tel: 020 8707 3030
Rogers Chapman
Grantly House,
9 Park Lane,
Cranford.
Tel: 020 8759 4141.
Residential Agents Page
Quilliams Property Services
120 High Street,
Brentford, TW8 8AT.
Tel: 020 8847 4737.
Fletcher Estate Agents
86 Chiswick High Road,
Chiswick,
London, W4.
Tel: 020 8742 4100.
Forest Estate Agents
1 Cavendish Terrace,
High Street,
Feltham, TW13 4HE.
Tel: 020 8890 5551.
Bairstow Eves Estate Agents
102a High Street,
Hounslow, TW3 1NH.
Tel: 020 8577 1840.
Bairstow Eves Estate Agents
102 High Street,
Feltham, TW13 4EX.
Tel: 020 8890 2607.
Madisons Estate Agents
70 Dean Parade,
468 London Road,
Isleworth, TW7 4DE.
Tel: 020 8568 9988.
Young and Manser Estate Agents
542 London Road,
Isleworth, TW7 4EP.
Tel: 020 8568 2992.
Disclaimer
The information given above is solely to offer enquirers some initial assistance in their search for a property in the Borough and it is provided on the strict understanding that the Council does not accept responsibility for any goods or services offered by organisations or parties whose details are given on these pages.
Moreover, publication of names and address does not imply recommendation by the Council of any goods or services available from such organisations or parties.