Legal services in London

 So, you want to grant a lease? Don’t fret—this isn’t some arcane ritual involving a secret handshake (although a forklift and a tiny gavel might be fun). Granting a lease means officially handing over the keys and the right to use your property for a set time, with all the nitty-gritty spelled out in ink instead of cave drawings. At Wellingtons Solicitors, we make sure this crucial process is as smooth as a freshly polished floor, so landlords and tenants can avoid future ‘who forgot to fix the leaky sink?’ nightmares. Every lease is a bit like a relationship contract—it sets boundaries, expectations, and hopefully doesn’t end with awkward eviction letters. Our expert team takes care of the legal mumbo jumbo, from drafting to registration, so you don’t have to worry if you’re missing a comma that could mean the difference between cosy tenancy and courtroom drama. If you’re curious about what exactly happens when a lease is granted, our friends at Wellingtons have the full scoop ...

  Beyond the Name Tag: The Law's Great Property Riddle—Lease vs. Licence Imagine two business owners operating side-by-side in a bustling shopping centre. One runs a sleek, long-established cafe. The other, a festive kiosk selling Christmas ornaments for a few weeks in December. The agreement each signed has a different legal name: the cafe owner has a Lease , and the kiosk operator has a Licence . This seemingly minor difference in terminology is one of the most critical and fiercely contested distinctions in property law. It’s the difference between having a castle and a temporary permission to camp. The law doesn't care what you call the agreement—you could title it "The Grand Royal Tenancy of the Universe," but a court will look at its substance , not its label . 1 The famous legal test comes down to three key questions. The Three Hallmarks: The Test of Exclusive Possession The single most important factor that separates a Lease from a Licence is Exclusive Posses...