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As a commercial tenant in the UK, your lease agreement might include rules relating to building signage and advertisements. It goes without saying that signage for businesses is usually vital to help others identify your business and to help with advertising and brand awareness. However, you should be aware of your rights and the rules regarding notices and advertising. This article will explain what you need to know about notices and advertising in commercial leases.<\/span><\/p>\n

Commercial Leases\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>commercial lease<\/span><\/a> is where you, as a business owner, occupy a property or part of it as your business premises. You do so for a specific timeframe, known as the lease term, and pay rent in return. Your commercial lease agreement will detail the rules for your commercial lease and may detail those about signage and advertising. Restrictions may also apply which are not contained in your commercial lease.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lease Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n

You must check your commercial lease for any rules on <\/span>signage and advertising<\/span><\/a>. For example, your lease might state that you may need consent from your landlord before putting signs on display.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A signage clause in a lease may also grant your landlord permission to take down signs or adverts that have not been approved or are offensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

You should note that signage clauses do not usually deal with putting signs in communal areas. Your lease may detail this elsewhere, and your landlord may stipulate rules for these. If your lease does not have a signage clause, it is worth checking if signage falls under the alterations clause.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your commercial lease does not say anything about signage, you can put signs and adverts on your business premises. However, you must ensure that you:<\/span><\/p>\n