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The Pavilion · extracts, pages 4 and 6
  1. 4.2The yearly rent shall be reviewed on each Review Date on an upwards-only basis in accordance with Schedule 3.
  2. 4.5In the review of the Rent time shall not be of the essence.
  3. Page 67.3The Tenant shall not assign without the Landlord's consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.
What CaseReader notes beside these clauses:
ImportantSays “upwards-only”. Ask your solicitor whether and how it applies.
CheckTime isn't of the essence. Ask what a late review notice means.
Wording to discussConsent “not to be unreasonably withheld”. Ask how it applies to you.
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What's in front of youWho people usually speak toWhat a first step can costSource
A lease to sign or understandA commercial property solicitor, for what the lease means for you, and negotiating it£1,074–£1,619 Four selected published fixed fees for a commercial lease review, inc. VAT. Scope varies; three include a written report. Not a market range: some firms charge less.3
£720 One firm's published fixed fee for an advice meeting on a lease a landlord has offered you: up to 2 hours, spoken advice only, inc. VAT.2
Four firms' published fees; Clough & Willis
A personal guaranteeA solicitor, for what you'd personally owe, and when it endsUsually quoted for the job. Ask for a fee quote first.No published figure
A rent review noticeSome leases make review dates or counter-notices time-critical. If yours says time is of the essence, speak to a solicitor.A solicitor, for what the lease allows, and any notices; a chartered surveyor, for what the new rent should be£354–£506 Selected court guideline rates for a senior solicitor's hour, inc. VAT: not a market range or a quote. Firms set their own prices, and some offer a short free first call. Surveyors usually quote for the job, so ask them for a quote.1HMCTS guideline hourly rates
A schedule of dilapidationsThe RICS guide says you'll be expected to respond to the schedule within 56 days of receiving it.A chartered building surveyor, for what the items are worth and whether the work is needed; a solicitor, for liability, if the claim escalatesUsually quoted for the job. Ask for a fee quote first.No published figure
A service charge demandA chartered surveyor, for what the lease lets the landlord recover; a solicitor, if it's disputedUsually quoted for the job. Ask for a fee quote first.No published figure
A section 25 notice or a lease renewalTime limits apply. Renewal rights can be lost if no court application or written extension is in place by the date in the landlord's notice. If you've had a notice, speak to a solicitor well before that date.A solicitor, for the notice, your renewal rights and the court timetable; a chartered surveyor, for the rent under a new lease£354–£506 Selected court guideline rates for a senior solicitor's hour, inc. VAT: not a market range or a quote. Firms set their own prices, and some offer a short free first call. Renewal work is usually quoted for the job; surveyors quote separately.1HMCTS guideline hourly rates
A supplier, building or franchise contractIn a dispute, time limits for bringing a claim apply. If one may be close, speak to a solicitor.A solicitor, for what the contract commits you to, and any dispute£1,200 In a dispute: one firm's published fixed fee for an initial review of up to 40 pages with telephone advice, inc. VAT. It excludes matters with a limitation deadline in the next 3 months. For a contract you're about to sign, ask for a quote.4Aaron & Partners

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