Lease and Tenancy Agreements
Hong Kong solicitors drafting and negotiating commercial and residential lease agreements with 37+ years of property law expertise across Asia-Pacific.
Our Lease and Tenancy Agreements Services
Commercial Lease Drafting and Negotiation
- Drafting and negotiating leases for office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use premises
- Advising on headline terms including rent, term, rent-free periods, and options to renew
- Structuring rent review mechanisms including open market review and index-linked provisions
- Negotiating tenant-favourable or landlord-favourable provisions depending on client requirements
- Advising on permitted use clauses and compliance with government lease restrictions
- Handling agreements for lease and letters of intent
Residential Tenancy Agreements
- Preparing tenancy agreements for houses, flats, and serviced apartments
- Advising individual landlords and tenants on their respective rights and obligations
- Handling tenancy renewals, rent adjustments, and termination procedures
- Advising on the application of the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance to residential lettings
- Drafting special conditions addressing furnishing, utilities, and maintenance responsibilities
Break Clauses and Termination Provisions
- Drafting break clauses with appropriate notice periods and conditions
- Advising on landlord and tenant break rights and the consequences of exercise
- Structuring early termination provisions including penalty and compensation mechanisms
- Reviewing the enforceability of break clause conditions under Hong Kong law
- Advising on the interaction between break clauses and rent deposit arrangements
Assignment, Subletting, and Licensing
- Drafting provisions governing assignment, subletting, and sharing of possession
- Advising on landlord consent requirements and the standard of reasonableness
- Preparing licences to assign, deeds of assignment, and sub-tenancy agreements
- Advising on change of control provisions in corporate tenancies
- Handling applications for landlord consent and managing the approval process
Fitting-Out and Reinstatement Obligations
- Drafting fitting-out licences and schedules of condition
- Advising on the allocation of fitting-out costs between landlord and tenant
- Structuring reinstatement obligations to provide clarity on scope, timing, and standard
- Negotiating caps on reinstatement liability and alternative arrangements
- Coordinating with building consultants on technical specifications and compliance
Government Lease and Regulatory Compliance
- Advising on restrictions and obligations arising from the underlying government lease
- Ensuring that proposed uses and alterations comply with lease conditions and planning requirements
- Handling applications for waiver or modification of government lease conditions
- Advising on the impact of the Buildings Ordinance and fire safety regulations on lease terms
- Reviewing compliance with the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance requirements
Our Approach
Tailored Drafting
Commercial Pragmatism
Risk Identification and Mitigation
Seamless Cross-Border Service
