A lease is the one document your business lives inside every day, and it is usually the one given the least attention. The standard form gets signed because the fit-out is waiting and the opening date is fixed.
Then the questions start. Who pays for the roof. Whether the renewal option was validly exercised. What happens to the fit-out at the end. Whether the rent review formula means what both sides assumed it meant.
For landlords, a weak lease means a tenant who holds over, pays late, or walks away leaving reinstatement undone. For tenants, it means being locked into premises you cannot exit, or losing the improvements you paid for.
Commercial Lease, Tenancy and Sublet Agreement
Lease, tenancy and sublet documentation setting out the term, rent and revision mechanism, permitted use, repair and reinstatement obligations, renewal rights, assignment and subletting, and the consequences of default — drafted for the specific premises and the specific commercial deal, not from a template.
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Picture a lease where the renewal mechanism is a date and a procedure rather than an argument. Where reinstatement obligations are listed, not implied. Where the party responsible for each category of repair is named in a schedule. The relationship runs for its full term without either side reaching for the document in anger.
Who this service is for
This Is For You If…
Landlords letting commercial, retail or industrial premises
Tenants taking premises for a business that will invest in fit-out
Anchor tenants and operators negotiating turnover or stepped rent
Businesses subletting part of premises they already occupy
Joint venture parties where one partner leases premises to the venture
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What we will do for you
This is what we will do for you
Take instructions on the commercial deal — term, rent, options, fit-out and exit
Review the title, existing charge and any head lease before drafting
Draft the lease, tenancy or sublet agreement with schedules for repair and reinstatement
Advise on stamping and, where the term requires it, registration of the lease
Negotiate with the other side's solicitors through to execution
What’s Included
What’s Included in our service for you
Review of title, encumbrances and any head lease restrictions
Drafted lease, tenancy or sublet agreement tailored to the premises
Schedules covering repair, reinstatement and permitted alterations
Advice on stamp duty and lease registration requirements
Negotiation with the counterparty's solicitors through to signing
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Why Choose Legal That Works?
Why Choose Us To Assist You?
Digital-first
No office visit required—review and sign online
Transparent fees
Fixed price, no billing surprises
Deep experience
Various contracts across industries
Accessible
Our client portal keeps you informed
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Lease terms are hardest to change once the tenant has taken possession or the fit-out has started. The leverage sits before handover, not after.
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Before anything starts, we speak with you to understand your business and make sure the service is the right fit. If it is not, we will say so upfront. No pressure. No wasted time. We only take on matters we are confident we can deliver with quality. That is why business owners trust us to get it right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal That Works?
Legal That Works is a business and organisation oriented legal service designed by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (the firm that has brought the widely known legal consumer services brand ASCOLAW). We specifically help business owners and organisation leadership to navigate Malaysia’s legal terrain to achieve their commercial goal.
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts! Just reach out. Our team will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options—without jargon or upselling.
Do we need to register the lease?
It depends on the length of the term and the title. We will tell you whether registration is required or advisable, and handle the statutory forms if it is.
Can you act for both the landlord and the tenant?
No. The interests conflict. We act for one side and deal with the other side's solicitors.
What is the difference between a lease and a tenancy here?
In Malaysia the distinction turns largely on the length of the term and whether the interest is registrable. It affects your rights and the stamping treatment, so it is worth getting right at the outset.
We already have a signed lease. Can you review it?
Yes. We can review an existing lease and advise on your position, or draft a supplemental agreement if both sides agree to vary it.
Who pays the stamp duty?
That is a matter of agreement between the parties and we will make it explicit in the document rather than leaving it to assumption.
Who will be helping me?
All our services are delivered by our licensed lawyers under the Malaysian Bar with proven experience across industries. You’ll work with a real legal team, not chatbots or generic customer support.
