By Yasmine EDDAM
17 April 2025
For many businesses, whether they are just starting up or well established, choosing and managing their premises is a crucial step. The commercial lease is often at the heart of this process. More than just a simple lease, it is a specific contract, governed by the law and constantly evolving, which aims to offer a degree of stability to the shopkeeper, craftsman or industrialist, while clearly defining the relationship with the owner of the premises. This legal framework, known as the status of commercial leases, can provide real security for your business, but it can also be a source of constraints if its mechanisms are not properly understood. Understanding the basics of this status is therefore essential. The aim of this article is to explain the basics: when do the rules really apply? How long is the commitment period? How is the initial rent set? To find out more...
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