Commercial tenancy law
Your rights and obligations as a landlord or tenant
Commercial tenancy law is a complex area of law that differs significantly from residential tenancy law. Whether offices, stores or storage space - special rules apply when letting and renting commercial premises. Our law firm provides comprehensive support to landlords and tenants in all matters relating to commercial leases, from contract drafting to termination.
What is commercial tenancy law?
Commercial tenancy law governs tenancies for premises that are used for commercial rather than residential purposes. This includes, for example
- Offices
- retail space
- practice rooms
- workshops
- warehouses
In contrast to residential tenancy law, commercial tenancy law offers more contractual freedom in terms of the structure of the tenancy agreement, the amount of rent, notice periods and ancillary cost regulations.
Commercial tenancy agreement: What you should look out for
A legally compliant and clearly formulated commercial tenancy agreement is crucial to avoid disputes. We recommend regulating the following points in particular on an individual basis:
- Rental purpose: Precise definition of use (e.g. retail, gastronomy, medical practice)
- Lease term and renewal options
- Rent and ancillary costs
- Maintenance and repair obligations
- Renovation obligations
- Termination regulations and special termination rights
Our law firm advises you on the legally compliant drafting of your commercial lease and ensures that your interests are comprehensively protected.
Termination of commercial leases
A commercial lease can be terminated both ordinarily and extraordinarily under certain conditions. The following must be observed in particular:
- Contractually agreed notice periods
- Fixed-term tenancies (ordinary termination is usually excluded here)
- Extraordinary termination for breach of duty
- Dismissal protection clauses
Incorrect dismissal can lead to considerable financial disadvantages. We examine your termination options and represent you out of court and in court in the event of termination disputes.
Rent adjustments, service charges and defects
A frequent point of contention in commercial tenancy law are rent adjustments (e.g. through value adjustment clauses), service charge invoices and defects in the leased property. We advise you on:
- Rent increases and rent reductions
- Examination of utility bills
- Enforcement of or defense against claims for defects
- Modernizations and their legal implications
References & success stories
We support you with comprehensive expertise and commitment in commercial tenancy law. Below you will find some of our successful mandates from the recent past.
Advising and representing commercial landlords and tenants
Drafting and negotiating rental agreements