Commercial real estate lease

We advise clients on all matters related to the conclusion, amendment, and termination of commercial real estate lease agreements, both for a fixed and indefinite period. We draft and review lease agreements, taking into account the needs and interests of each party to the agreement, both tenants and landlords. Before signing the agreement, we conduct a legal audit of the property, analyze the contractual provisions for compliance with regulations, and identify potential risks for the client.

We negotiate lease agreements and represent clients in discussions regarding lease terms, including rent, the term of the agreement, the scope of obligations of the parties, and indexation mechanisms. We prepare clauses protecting the client’s interests, including those concerning the rules for terminating the agreement, deposits, liability for the technical condition of the premises, and the right to sublease. We also support clients in the commercialization of real estate, preparing lease agreements in line with the profile and purpose of the property.

We also support tenants in negotiating BTR contracts, where entire buildings are constructed with a view to leasing them to a specific entity. We advise at all stages of the process – conclusion of the lease agreement, construction of the facility, and contracting of fit-out works.

For years, we have been advising clients operating in the commercial real estate market – both private investors and large owners of office and retail space. Our law firm handles lease transactions for shopping centers, logistics parks, A and B+ office buildings, hotels, and mixed-use properties.

We negotiate with large chain tenants and tailor contract templates to the specific location and business profile of the tenant. We also represent tenants – both Polish and foreign – in the lease of space in prestigious locations and in the renegotiation of agreements in extraordinary circumstances. Our lawyers also effectively support clients in resolving disputes concerning the performance of contractual obligations, including disputes over rent, liability for premises, or changes to the terms of the agreement.

Our team consists of lawyers specializing in commercial real estate leases. We combine knowledge of civil law with a practical approach to the specifics of commercial real estate transactions. This allows us to effectively advise clients on the conclusion and performance of lease agreements, regardless of the size and nature of the space. We provide flexible solutions tailored to the client’s business expectations, ensuring clarity of provisions and appropriate security mechanisms.

KWKR works with the client’s long-term legal security in mind – we identify potential risks at the negotiation stage and help to minimize them. We support our clients not only when signing the contract, but also in its further performance – from amendments to dispute resolution, to adapting the contract to changing laws or business models.

Commercial lease agreements usually bind the parties for years, which is why each clause must be well thought out and adapted to the realities of the investment. That is why it is so important that it is precisely structured, both from a formal and practical point of view. Elements requiring particular attention include the rules for determining and indexing rent, defining the scope of liability of the parties, the procedure for reporting defects, the method of settling operating costs, and the conditions for early termination of the agreement.

In practice, commercial lease agreements often also contain complex clauses concerning the adaptation of the premises, participation in investment costs, contractual penalties for delays, or pre-emptive rights. It is worth remembering that not all standard contract templates protect the client’s interests – therefore, their verification by a lawyer specializing in commercial leases is a key element of the contract conclusion process.