This practice note looks at the issues that need to be considered when drafting or negotiating a clause in a property sale contract dealing with the management of occupational leases.

NOTE: This practice note is no longer maintained. On 1 May 2017, the Standard Commercial Property Conditions (Third Edition) (SCPC (Third Edition)) were introduced. We have produced a Practice note that refers to the SCPC (Third Edition), Practice note, Property contracts: management (SCPC (Third Edition)).