# Decoding a London lease: FRI, dilapidations, break clauses

> FRI shifts repair, insurance, and service charge to the tenant — model it explicitly.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- FRI shifts repair, insurance, and service charge to the tenant — model it explicitly.
- Break clauses are heavily litigated — vacant possession is the single most-failed condition.
- Dilapidations at lease end are commonly £35-£75/sqft on a high-end fit-out.
- Business rates are statutory and are not the same as the service charge.
- Rent reviews are typically open-market every 5 years — and they are upward-only.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/guides/uk-lease-glossary-fri-explained), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.