The downloaded lease will include the following -
Clauses dealing with the description of the property to be leased, the length of lease and the amount of rent.
Covenants on the part of the tenant -
to pay the rent
to pay outgoings
to pay VAT if the landlord charges this
to reimburse the landlord the cost of the buildings insurance and to pay any increases in premium as a result of actions or neglects of the tenant
to repair
to allow the landlord to enter and carry out repairs on tenants failure to do so – provisions for recovery of costs incurred
against alterations
to comply with planning legislation
to comply with statutes
to use the property only for purpose permitted by lease
dealing with assignments or subletting – either prohibiting this or if it is permitted setting out the terms upon which it will be permitted
not to cause nuisance or mess etc
not to put up signs without consent
to pay all costs incurred by landlord as a result of breaches of the lease terms
to hand the premises back at termination
Covenants on the part of the landlord -
Not to disturb tenant so long as tenant complying with his obligations
To insure the building
Mutual agreements between landlord and tenant dealing with
forfeiture and the circumstances that give rise to this
suspension of rent in the event of destruction or damage to the building by some risk insured against
Guarantor obligations
These are set out although they may or may not be relevant
Other clauses
The above are common to all our leases. Other clauses that may be included depending on the version of lease you download are those dealing with
Rent review
Break clause
Exclusion of security of tenure
Service charge
Rights over common parts