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Pro‑Tenant Alterations Clauses for Leases of Part (Offices/Retail): Negotiation Playbook with Preferred and Fallback Drafting, Landlord Consent Controls, EPC/Energy Efficiency and CDM 2015 Guidance

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Introduction

This playbook sets out guidance for negotiating alterations clauses in leases of parts within larger buildings — for example office blocks or shopping centres (and comparable retail settings) — with the aim of securing tenant‑friendly outcomes. It presents preferred wording, alternative fallbacks, and drafting commentary designed to benefit the incoming tenant. It is intended for use by lawyers advising prospective tenants and by in‑house counsel, who should tailor the document to address the client’s specific circumstances and fully safeguard the client’s position. The stated risk profile may shift according to the particular client. Within this guide you will find recommended provisions, fallback formulations, and practical pointers that lean towards the tenant’s interests. It does not cover drafting where the tenant has a significant negotiating upper hand (for instance, an anchor tenant situation). This playbook forms part of a wider suite offering direction on negotiating pro‑tenant clauses for lettings of parts within substantial buildings such as office blocks or shopping centres (or analogous retail environments)...

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