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A commercial lease review for tenants in Ireland is an independent legal review of a proposed lease before you sign. A commercial lease is one of the most significant legal commitments your business will make, and most commercial leases are drafted by the landlord’s solicitor to favour the landlord. A service of this kind typically gives you a full review from your perspective as tenant, a plain-English written report of key risks, and recommended amendments and negotiation points.
What’s included
- Full review of the proposed commercial lease from your perspective as tenant
- Identification of onerous, unusual or unfair clauses
- Analysis of rent, rent review provisions and break clauses
- Review of repairing and insuring obligations
- Assessment of permitted use and alterations restrictions
- Review of alienation (assignment and subletting) provisions
- Plain-English written report of key risks
- Recommended amendments and negotiation points
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Businesses taking their first commercial premises
- Tenants renewing or moving to a new lease
- Retailers, offices and hospitality businesses signing a lease
- Tenants who want independent advice before committing
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then review the lease from your perspective and prepares a written report of key risks and recommended amendments.
- Your written advice report is delivered to you by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial lease review cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What should a tenant look for in a commercial lease?
Key areas include rent and rent review, break clauses, repairing and insuring obligations, permitted use, alterations and the right to assign or sublet.
Can lease terms be negotiated?
Often, yes. The report includes recommended amendments and negotiation points you can raise with the landlord.
For more on commercial and residential property, see our Property & Conveyancing in Ireland guide.
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