Record landlord approval with a properly drafted consent deed

Because informal approval and a properly recorded consent are not always the same thing. A landlord may agree in principle but still require conditions to be met, promises to be given, or responsibilities to continue after the transaction. The deed is where those points are usually recorded. If the wording is vague or incomplete, there can be uncertainty about what was actually approved and on what terms. This service helps with the deed itself, so the consent sits in a formal document that matches the lease and the transaction structure.

A landlord consent deed is commonly needed where the lease says the tenant must obtain written consent before taking a particular step. That may include assigning the lease, granting a sublease, sharing occupation, carrying out a variation or making another change that the lease controls. The exact need depends on the lease wording and the transaction being proposed. In many cases, the deed does more than simply say consent is given. It can also set out conditions, acknowledgements and ongoing obligations that affect how the deal proceeds.

It will usually identify the lease, the parties and the transaction for which consent is being given. It may also set out conditions attached to that consent, obligations on the tenant or incoming occupier, confirmations about compliance with the lease, and wording dealing with liability after the transaction. In some matters, the deed needs to align closely with a related assignment, sublease or variation so the documents work together. The content is driven by the lease and the commercial arrangement, not just a standard form heading.

We look at the lease provisions that govern consent, the type of transaction taking place, and any specific conditions already raised by the landlord or other parties. A consent deed for an assignment may need different wording from one used for a subletting or variation, particularly where continuing liability or incoming party obligations are involved. Small factual differences can change the legal effect of the document. That is why the deed should reflect the actual lease mechanics and transaction details, rather than relying on generic wording alone.

Often not. Consent clauses vary widely between leases, and landlords frequently want transaction-specific conditions reflected in the final document. A template may not deal properly with the lease restrictions, the parties' agreed position, or the obligations that continue once consent is given. That can create uncertainty around occupancy rights, liability or compliance with the lease. A more tailored deed is usually the safer option where the consent is linked to an assignment, sublease or other change that has practical consequences beyond the signing date.

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