Drafting and Amending Service Charge Clauses in Commercial Leases

Unlike in the case of residential tenants, there are no statutory protections for commercial tenants when it comes to service charge clauses – it’s up to you what you agree and then what you have to pay for. This webinar focuses on the main issues to look out for, including:

• Defining the services – does the landlord have to carry them out?
• The impact of MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard)
• What should the tenant not have to pay for?
• How is the tenant’s payment proportion calculated?
• The overlap with insurance provisions
• The service charge mechanism – things to look out for