Tenancy Agreement – Commercial
Tenancy Agreement for the lease of commercial property with options on rent free period and early termination. The term is generally less than 3 years. This is drafted in neutral form.
Maintenance and Safety
Tenancy Agreement – Domestic / Residential Property
Tenancy Agreement for the lease of residential property with options on rent-free period and early termination. The term is generally less than 3 years. This is drafted in neutral form.
Mortgage Deed on Real Property
A Two-party Mortgage is a standard form of mortgage between the Mortgagor (i.e. the Borrower) and the Mortgagee (i.e. the Lender) in relation to a mortgage of real property provided as security by the Mortgagor for the loan facility provided by the Lender.
What is Occupiers Liability? What is the common duty of care in the Occupier’s Liability? Who is responsible in case a third party suffers an injury?
The Occupiers Liability Ordinance (OLO) imposes a duty of care on the occupiers of premises to ensure that their visitors are reasonably safe in their permitted use of the premises. If a third party is a visitor to the property and suffers an injury within the premises controlled by the occupier due to the negligence … Read more
What is the Third Party risks insurance? Who should purchase them for the property?
The Building Management Ordinance and the Building Management (Third Party Risks Insurance) Regulation require an owners’ corporation (OC) to procure and keep in force a policy of third party risk insurance. Third-Party insurance provides compensation for financial loss in the case of the death of, or bodily injury to, a third party in relation to … Read more
Who is responsible for the maintenance of a leased property?
The obligation to repair/maintain the leased property largely depends on what is specified in the lease/ tenancy agreement. To avoid unnecessary disputes, parties entering into tenancy agreements should clearly specify the obligations for repair and maintenance. Drafting the tenancy agreement A commonly adopted approach under tenancy agreements is that the landlord is responsible for external … Read more