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Guidance for commercial tenants

General guidance for both existing and new tenants who hold a lease in respect of Commercial Premises managed by Calderdale MBC, Land and Property Services.

We are aware that some of the applications we receive to occupy premises are from people starting a new business or from people who have little experience of leasing business premises. Therefore this information is designed to answer the questions we are most frequently asked and to clarify the roles and responsibilities of both yourself as the tenant and the Council as the landlord.

This information refers to a number of common features that you are likely to find in our business agreements. However, you must remember that the terms of your own lease apply to you and although you can use this information as a general guide, it cannot override the terms of your own lease.

Frequently asked questions

• Responsibility for repairs
• Lease assignment / sub-letting
• Payment of rent
• Use of premises
• Alterations and improvements
• Lease expiry
• Insurance
• Health and safety requirements
  • Gas appliances
  • Fire safety and fire risk assessments
  • Electrical safety
  • Smoking in premises
  • Portable appliance testing
  • Water supply
  • Asbestos
• Additional tenant responsibilities
• When to get professional advice
• Contact details
• Specific premises information: Borough Market, Halifax.

Please note : This information should not be considered in any way to be a substitute for independent professional advice. Property law can and does change. We recommend that you get professional advice when dealing with all matters regarding your lease.

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