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By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0544) 5 November 2005, 130-131(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Warns that landlords insisting on onerous provisions in commercial leases should be aware of the potentially negative repercussions at rent review. Looks at the possible effect on review of a number of common onerous provisions: user provisions, repairing obligations, alteration provisions, keep open covenants and break options, uninsured risks and other lease provisions. Lists examples of allowances. Recommends that landlords think about the potential long-term effects of these clauses when negotiating leases.

Warns that landlords insisting on onerous provisions in commercial leases should be aware of the potentially negative repercussions at rent review. Looks at the possible effect on review of a number of common onerous provisions: user provisions, repairing obligations, alteration provisions, keep open covenants and break options, uninsured risks and other lease provisions. Lists examples of allowances. Recommends that landlords think about the potential long-term effects of these clauses when negotiating leases.