This note is on the Code of Practice for Commercial Leases in England and Wales, which was first published in 1995. The second edition of the Code of Practice for Commercial Leases in England and Wales was published in April 2002 and this note contains details on the recommendations made in the 2002 Code.

NOTE: A third edition of the Code was published on 28 March 2007. For more information, see Legal update, Formal launch of Code for Leasing Business Premises in England and Wales 2007. This practice note will not be maintained after 28 March 2007, but will be retained for information purposes.