Commercial and residential lease law

The field of landlord and tenant law is highly regulated and undergoing continued development, making detailed insight into and knowledge of the complex legislative framework of paramount importance.

Advice on commercial and residential lease law and social housing tenancy law

We have longstanding experience in providing advisory services in the field of landlord and tenant law, including in respect of matters relating to commercial lease law, residential lease law and the special tenancy legislation applicable to social housing.

Our team of highly specialised advisors handle matters for private and institutional investors as well as for public sector operators, including the Danish State, regions, municipalities, utility companies, universities and university colleges, and we also provide assistance to social housing organisations.

Our advisory services comprise all aspects of landlord and tenant law, including in connection with the formation, drafting and negotiation of commercial and residential leases, lease agreements, sub-leases and sale and lease back contracts.

We provide assistance in disputes arising during the term of a lease, including in connection with defects, rent increases, rent reduction, subletting and exchange as well as negotiations concerning alterations of leased premises. Moreover, we represent clients in lawsuits and arbitration proceedings if the parties are unable to reach an amicable solution.

Our advice is focused on the needs and requirements of the individual client and includes:

• Drafting and negotiation of new and existing leases, in particular commercial leases for the private, public and social housing sectors
• Drafting of sub-leases and tenancies for mixed purposes
• Lease agreements and building and site leases
• Rent reviews and matters concerning defects during the term of a lease
• Cases concerning house rules
• Termination of leases with or without cause
• Registration and cancellation of leases
• Dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration
• Litigation concerning all types of leases

Contact our team of specialists in landlord and tenant law

Do you need advice on commercial leases, residential leases, social housing tenancies or other issues related to landlord and tenant law? Please do not hesitate to contact our experienced team of specialists and let us help you.