How to negotiate a commercial lease

The demand for renting retail and office space is at the highest level in the past eight years, particularly in the greater Dublin area

Both landlord and tenant should agree the position regarding Vat at the outset

While a property being leased may vary from a single unit in a shopping centre to an entire office building, many of the issues facing landlords and tenants remain the same. So, it is important for landlords and tenants to be aware of some key issues during lease negotiations.

Six key issues for landlords and tenants

1. Term and renewal rights

Landlords should be aware that a tenant using a premises for business ...