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Having a commercial lease agreement drafted by a specialized SME lawyer typically costs between 350 and 950 euros for a custom-made contract, or less if only an existing ROZ model is reviewed. The process consists of an intake, determining the applicable regime (290 or 230a), drafting or amending special provisions, and a review round. For commercial property—a shop, office, or warehouse—customization pays off, especially when there is a lot at stake: a long term, high rent, or discrepancies in maintenance and service charges. Below are the costs and the full process.
The short answer
- Customization costs: approximately 350 – 950 euros for a custom-drafted contract.
- Check costs: often 150 – 400 euros to have an existing ROZ model reviewed.
- Process: intake, regime determination, drafting/amending, review round, signing.
- Lead time: usually 3 to 10 working days.
- When appropriate: 290-space, long term, high rent or deviating provisions.
How much does it cost to have a commercial lease agreement drawn up?
The price of having a commercial lease agreement drawn up depends on the complexity. A standard 230a office contract based on an ROZ model costs less than a custom-made agreement for a retail property with specific provisions regarding renovation, service charges, and maintenance. Roughly:
- Review of existing model: 150 – 400 euros. The legal expert reviews the ROZ model and the special provisions and identifies risks.
- Custom contract: 350 – 950 euros, depending on regime, special provisions, and negotiation preferences.
- Complex situations: higher, for example for shell delivery with renovation, rent reduction agreements, or multiple tenants.
The process step by step
- Intake: the lawyer maps out which property is involved, its use, and your agreements regarding price, duration, and renovation.
- Regime provision: 290 or 230a business premises, as this determines term protection and rent revision.
- Drafting or amending: the correct ROZ model is selected and the special provisions are tailored to suit the specific situation.
- Review round: you read the draft, ask questions, and have changes incorporated.
- Signature: final version, usually with a handover report attached.
Why having it drafted pays off
The ROZ model is landlord-friendly. As a tenant, you easily sign agreements without verification that turn out to be costly years later. A legal expert pays attention to, among other things:
- The division of maintenance: which repairs are at your expense, and does this deviate from the main statutory rule?
- The service charges: are the items clear and will there be a final settlement?
- Term protection: regarding the 290-space, whether you retain the 5+5 protection and whether there is an unjustified deviation.
- Liability exonerationsthat place the risk entirely on the tenant.
Do it yourself or have it drafted?
Not every contract requires a lawyer. For temporary storage space with a low rent and a standard model, self-assessment is often sufficient. However, as soon as substantial money or a long-term commitment is involved, the considerations shift: the costs of an inspection (a few hundred euros) pale in comparison to maintenance expenses or rent revisions that run into thousands of euros over five or ten years.
A brief practical example
A hospitality entrepreneur wants to rent a property and convert it into a restaurant. The landlord delivers the property as a shell and offers a standard 290 model. The entrepreneur has the contract drawn up: the legal expert arranges a rent-free renovation period, establishes the distribution of renovation costs, and ensures that the installed fixtures do not need to be completely removed at the end. The inspection costs of a few hundred euros are more than offset by the tens of thousands of euros in renovation work that would otherwise have been unprotected.
Honest recommendation
Have a commercial lease agreement drafted or reviewed when it concerns 290 space, a long term, high rent, a shell delivery requiring renovation, or deviating provisions regarding maintenance and liability. In those cases, the investment almost always pays for itself. Is it a short, simple 230a contract with a clean ROZ model and a low amount? Then you usually do not need a lawyer, and it suffices to carefully read through the general terms and conditions, service charges, and maintenance list yourself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A custom contract from an SME lawyer typically costs €350–€950, depending on complexity. Reviewing an existing ROZ model often costs €150–€400. The price is higher for shell delivery, renovation, or multiple tenants.
Intake to map out the property and the agreements, determination of the regime (290 or 230a), drafting or amending the ROZ model with special provisions, an inspection round, and finally signing with a handover report attached.
Usually 3 to 10 working days, depending on the complexity and how quickly parties respond to drafts. A simple check of an existing model can be faster; a custom contract involving negotiations regarding renovation or service charges takes longer.
Yes, for a simple 230a property with a low rent and a clean ROZ model, self-assessment is often sufficient. However, as soon as a long tenancy, high rent, or deviating provisions are involved, a review by a legal expert far outweighs the risk.
Regarding the division of maintenance (which repairs are at your expense), service costs and final settlement, term protection for 290-space, and exonerations that unilaterally place liability with the tenant. Precisely the points where the ROZ model can prove disadvantageous.
Yes. If the landlord already has an ROZ model, a review (150 – 400 euros) is cheaper than a fully custom contract. The legal expert identifies risks and proposes adjustments without building the contract from scratch.
In the case of a shell delivery with renovation, agreements regarding rent reductions or rent-free periods, multiple tenants, or unusual provisions, a standard model does not adequately cover the agreements, and customization prevents future disputes.
