Commercial property transactions in Jersey follow the Island’s own legal framework. Checking the title and the lease terms before you commit helps you find hidden liabilities early.
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Conveyancing and Lease Work
Advocates who work in this area deal with local customary law and Royal Court requirements on commercial property transactions.
1. Commercial Leases
A specialist lease Advocate reviews the documentation and can raise liabilities in the draft contract with the landlord before you sign.
Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) Leases: An Advocate can analyse the repairing and insuring terms of an FRI lease and set out who is responsible for maintenance and for historical building defects.
Break Clauses: A break clause gives you an exit window in the lease. An Advocate can advise on any conditions or penalties attached to it.
Upward-Only Rent Reviews: An Advocate can advise on upward-only rent review clauses and on how future rent adjustments are calculated.
2. High-Value Commercial Conveyancing
Freehold acquisitions and land transfers require meticulous title checks and a deep knowledge of Jersey boundary laws (bornage).
Public Registry Cross-Referencing: Historical records should be checked before contracts are drawn up. This can uncover hidden covenants, access restrictions or boundary discrepancies.
Passing Contracts: Only an Advocate holds full rights of audience before the Royal Court of Jersey. Contracts pass before the Royal Court of Jersey on a Friday afternoon.
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Commercial Conveyancing & Leases Asked Questions
What is the legal difference between a Jersey Solicitor and an Advocate?
Both Jersey Solicitors (écrivains) and Advocates manage property matters, but only qualified Advocates hold full rights of audience before the Royal Court of Jersey. An Advocate has the authority to pass contracts in person.
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