Lease Agreements & Disputes
Advising landlords, tenants, and businesses on all legal aspects of lease agreements and lease-related disputes. Whether you need a lease drafted, negotiated, reviewed, or are dealing with a disagreement over terms, our team provides clear, effective legal support tailored to your position and long-term interests.
Our advice is clear, realistic, and focused on getting positive results on your legal proceedings.
What Are Lease Agreements & Disputes
Leases set the legal framework for occupation and use of a property, but disputes can arise from unclear terms, misinterpretation, or breaches. These issues can disrupt operations, trigger financial loss, or lead to eviction. We provide expert guidance for:
- Drafting and reviewing lease agreements
- Resolving disputes over rent, repairs, or lease terms
- Managing lease renewals, extensions, or terminations
- Navigating forfeiture, break clauses, and notices
Lease issues affect both residential and commercial parties. We act for landlords, tenants, property managers, and investors to ensure all lease-related matters are handled legally and efficiently.
Lease Agreement & Dispute Categories
Lease-related disputes can arise at any stage of the lease—from drafting and negotiation to renewal or termination. At Axis Solicitors, we help clients navigate complex lease issues with confidence. Our solicitors advise both landlords and tenants, ensuring that legal rights are protected and disputes are resolved efficiently, whether through negotiation, mediation, or formal proceedings.
Facing a Property Matter?
Our team is here to provide you with the support, assistance, and solutions you need to navigate the process.
We assist clients with disputes over lease renewal rights, refusal grounds, termination clauses, and contested break notices—ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.
We represent parties in disputes over the condition of leased premises at the end of a term, including obligations to repair, reinstate, or compensate for damage and wear.
We advise on disputes involving the timing, calculation, and fairness of rent reviews, including open market rent assessments and turnover rent arrangements.
We act in disputes involving unauthorised alterations, subletting, non-compliance with use clauses, or failure to meet obligations under the lease agreement.
Additional Legal Support with Lease-Related Matters
Lease arrangements often overlap with wider property and regulatory issues. Our solicitors provide complete legal support to address all interconnected lease concerns:
We help structure, review, and enforce short-term licences and subletting agreements.
Advising on lease assignments, surrenders, or modifying existing terms to reflect changes in use or parties.
For residential landlords, we guide you through legally compliant eviction notices and possession proceedings.
We aim to resolve lease disputes amicably through negotiation and mediation, avoiding litigation where possible.
When resolution fails, we represent clients robustly in lease disputes before the Property Tribunal or courts.
Why Choose Axis Solicitors?
Lease disagreements can become highly technical and time-sensitive. At Axis Solicitors, we provide practical advice grounded in legal clarity and commercial awareness—always with your outcome in focus.
- Proven expertise – in residential and commercial lease matters
- Straightforward guidance – we explain terms and rights in plain language
- Cost transparency – clear fee structures and predictable billing
- Resolution-focused – we act quickly to avoid drawn-out disputes
Sectors We Support
Lease law impacts a wide range of clients. We provide sector-specific solutions to meet the operational and regulatory demands unique to each group:
Retail and Hospitality
We help businesses secure and manage lease terms that support long-term growth and respond to changing trading needs.
Commercial Property Owners
We assist with lease negotiation, rent reviews, service charge recovery, and enforcing tenant obligations.
Cost-Effective, Realistic Solutions
Our solicitors protect tenant rights—whether disputing service charges, repairs, or resisting eviction.
Landlords and Managing Agents
We provide the tools and legal framework to manage tenancies effectively, lawfully, and profitably.
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If you need assistance with drafting or reviewing a lease agreement, or if you’re involved in a dispute arising from a lease here in the UK, speaking with a specialized solicitor can indeed provide valuable assistance.
A lease grants exclusive possession of property for a set term, while a licence permits use without creating a tenancy. We help determine which applies to your situation.
Only if the lease includes a break clause or both parties agree. We advise on early exit options and any legal or financial consequences.
You may be able to take legal action or withhold rent in some cases. We review your lease and help enforce your repair rights.
Yes, depending on lease type and statutory protections. We assess your renewal rights and options under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 or Housing Act.
These may be resolved by negotiation, mediation, or tribunal. We advise on the legality and fairness of proposed rent changes.
