Key Issues with Commercial Leases 

This course will cover the following topics: 

• break options 
• contracting out of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 
• documenting the tenant’s alterations and lease variations 

After completing this course, learners will: 

• appreciate key drafting considerations for break options in light of difficulties which may be experienced in operating them   
• identify and anticipate difficulties in the contracting out procedure   
• understand the important common provisions of a licence to alter   
• understand drafting pitfalls   
• be aware of the required formalities for variation of a lease and how to limit the risk of releasing lease guarantees in the documentation 

Course format 

This online course consists of the following elements: 

• an interactive course presentation, with a variety of knowledge checks spaced throughout to test understanding of the material as the learner progresses 
• an end-of-course assessment consisting of 10 questions 

Our courses conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. However, some members may require an alternative version for accessibility purposes. This is available upon request via our contact us form.  

Assessment  

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a pass mark of 70%.  

The knowledge checks included in the course presentation are intended to aid your understanding of the content and offer the opportunity to apply your knowledge. They do not form part of the assessment.