Secure Tenancy, Control Risk, and Protect Value—Across Jurisdictions
Leasehold interests and occupancy rights are central to real estate investment, development, and operations. Whether you’re negotiating a long-term commercial lease, assessing occupancy risk in an acquisition, or structuring landlord protections in a cross-border setting, Borderless Lawyers helps you secure tenancy rights and manage exposure.
We advise landlords, tenants, developers, funds, and property owners across Spain, Portugal, Greece, the USA, China, South Africa, and key offshore jurisdictions on leasehold structuring, compliance, and enforcement.
✅ What We Offer: Leasehold Structuring & Rights Protection
📜 Commercial & Residential Lease Advisory
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Drafting and negotiation of leases, subleases, and occupancy agreements
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Fixed-term and renewable leases with clear escalation, break, and renewal clauses
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Local law compliance (e.g., Spain’s LAU, Portugal’s NRAU, U.S. state laws)
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Rent indexation, turnover rent, CAM charges, and rent review mechanisms
🧾 Leasehold Due Diligence
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Verification of title, lease registration, and third-party rights
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Tenant default risk, sublease entitlements, and encumbrance review
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Lease termination rights and impact on investment value
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Review of historical amendments, obligations, and indemnities
🏢 Occupancy Rights & Risk Management
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Analysis of informal or undocumented occupancies
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Legal rights of existing tenants, squatters, or licensees
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Tenant eviction, relocation, and negotiation strategies
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Jurisdiction-specific remedies, moratoria, and possession rules
⚖️ Regulatory & Litigation Support
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Rent control, housing regulations, and protected tenancy regimes
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Dispute resolution and litigation around lease breach, renewal, or eviction
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Regulatory guidance for multi-unit properties and build-to-rent models
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Cross-border lease enforcement and multi-jurisdictional lease portfolios
🌍 Jurisdictions We Serve
🇪🇸 Spain – Lease drafting under LAU, protected tenancy advice, and eviction coordination
🇵🇹 Portugal – NRAU structuring, Golden Visa compliance, and rent regulation issues
🇬🇷 Greece – Lease and occupancy rights under the Civil Code; lease tax compliance
🇺🇸 USA – Commercial leases, state-specific protections, and tenancy enforcement
🇨🇳 China – Commercial lease structuring in free-trade zones; PRC leasehold rules
🇿🇦 South Africa – Leasehold compliance under Rental Housing Act and eviction law
🏝️ Offshore – Use of offshore entities to hold leasehold rights or manage tenant risk
🛠 How We Work
1️⃣ Scoping & Lease Strategy
We define asset type, local law, and lease objectives—then structure lease or occupancy rights accordingly.
2️⃣ Lease Drafting & Review
We draft or review all lease documents, aligned with legal requirements and commercial intent.
3️⃣ Risk Assessment
We identify and mitigate key risks—unauthorized occupants, adverse rights, or unenforceable terms.
4️⃣ Negotiation & Execution
We lead or support negotiations and ensure compliant execution, registration, and enforcement.
👥 Who We Help
🏢 Landlords managing commercial lease portfolios across jurisdictions
🏗️ Developers and REITs leasing retail, industrial, or residential units
💼 Funds and family offices acquiring leasehold or tenant-occupied property
📊 Tenants negotiating premium commercial leases
⚖️ Legal, asset management, and real estate teams needing specialist leasehold counsel
✅ Why Choose Borderless Lawyers?
📍 Leasehold expertise across regulated and unregulated markets
⚖️ Full-spectrum support—from drafting to enforcement
🌐 Local lease law insight with global structuring experience
📜 Lease risk clarity for M&A, real estate, and investment transactions
🔒 Responsive, strategic, and jurisdiction-savvy advice
📞 Protect Your Leasehold Assets and Occupancy Rights
Whether you’re negotiating a lease, acquiring leasehold property, or resolving tenant disputes, Borderless Lawyers ensures your rights are clear, protected, and enforceable—anywhere you operate.