Leading UK property advice charity, the Ethical Property Foundation is delighted to offer 
this FREE property online seminar for voluntary organisations.

Date: 3rd November 2026 
Time: 12 noon – 1.15pm 
Via TEAMS

This informative webinar is a must-attend for all trustees, staff and volunteers
currently renting charity premises from their local council. It is an excellent CPD 
opportunity for local council property department staff. 

With lawyers from leading charity law firm Birketts LLP - Louisa Saunders (Legal Director, 
Charity Property) and Claire Jones (Partner, Public Sector) - this is a fantastic opportunity 
to learn the basics of managing your lease and avoid misunderstandings and disputes.

✓ Understanding working with a local authority landlord.
✓ Understand what a lease is and how it differs from licences and tenancies-at-will.
✓ Understand legal jargon and typical lease obligations for both landlord and tenant.
✓ Understand common documents in negotiating a lease: what are heads of terms? 
✓ Understand key clauses in your lease: including notice periods and break clauses.
✓ Work with your solicitor – understand costs and key questions to ask.
✓ Understand key principles to follow when reviewing / terminating your lease.
✓ Avoid misunderstandings, achieve good communication and save money.
✓ How to de-escalate disputes if they arise. 

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The Ethical Property Foundation is the only dedicated property advice charity in the UK serving the voluntary sector.