Property Licences

4. Check Before You Sign

Certain problems occur fairly frequently with premises rented on licences.

If you can discuss possible difficulties in advance, you may be able to agree workable practical arrangements before signing the licence contract.

4.1 Limited access can create operational problems for you and security problems for the landlord.

• Will you have unrestricted access to the building in the evening, at night and at weekends?

4.2 Will you be able to operate within the working restrictions that affect the premises?

• Is your business likely to generate streams of visitors or to produce noises, smells, waste or any other nuisance that will affect your neighbours?
• Does the licence allow you to put up exterior signage if you wish or carry out minor alterations to the property?

4.3 Are the other occupants suitable neighbours for your business?

• Will their activities create a nuisance for you?
• Might new, unsuitable neighbours move in at some future date?