Small businesses will get better deal from landlords says Cooper.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-28 March 2007-UK Government: Small businesses will get better deal from landlords says Cooper(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:28032007 A new stronger code of practice was launched today that will make leasing shops and offices more user-friendly for small businesses.

The new code will mean that small businesses get a step-by-step occupier's guide to contract negotiations which will help tenants avoid the pitfalls of bad contracts. It will allow them to see at a glance what kind of lease they are signing up to. The code needs to make certain all businesses get a better deal; the Government will keep this under close review to see if further action is needed. All landlords will now have an industry standard requiring them to offer clear...