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Renfrewshire Council · 18 March 2026
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PUBLIC 
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To: Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board 
On:  18th March 2026
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Report by:   Chief Executive
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Subject 39 Hallhill Road, Johnstone
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1. Summary
The purpose of this report is to seek approval for a lease extension of 39
Hallhill Road, Johnstone to Khadim Hussain for a period of 10 years from 19th
January 2026. 
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2. Recommendations
2.1 It is recommended that the Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board
approve a lease extension of 39 Hallhill Road, Johnstone to Khadim Hussain
for a period of 10 years from 19th January 2026 based on the contents of this
report.
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3. Background
3.1 The property was newly constructed, and the tenants moved in and opened
the licensed grocery store in 2016. They are looking to extend their lease to
give them longer term security of tenure. The rent has been reviewed and is
considered to be at current market level.
3.2 Mr Hussain has been a good tenant to the local authority over the last 10
years, and it is recommended that a lease be concluded on the following main
terms and conditions.
o The lease extension shall be for a period of 10 years from 19th January
2026 and shall be the Council’s standard full repairing and insuring lease.

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o The rent shall be £12,500 p.a, payable monthly in advance. 
o There will be upwards only rent reviews every 5 years. 
o The tenant shall meet the Council’s reasonable legal expenses and other
outlays incurred in concluding the lease. 
o Any other reasonable terms and conditions considered necessary by the
Head of Corporate Governance.
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Implications of the Report
1. Financial - Annual rental of £12,500 to be received. 
2. HR & Organisational Development - None.
3. Community Planning - Secures long term tenancy. 
4. Legal - New lease required. 
5. Property/Assets - As per this report. 
6. Information Technology - None
7. Equality & Human Rights The Recommendations contained within this
report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human
rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of
individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the
recommendations contained in the report because no groups or individuals
have any involvement currently at the property. If required following
implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating
actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will
be published on the Council’s website.
8. Health & Safety - None.
9. Procurement - Not applicable.
10. Risk - None.
11. Privacy Impact - Not applicable.
12. Climate Risk – None.
13. Children’s Rights – Not applicable.
14. Cosla Policy Position - Not applicable.
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List of Background Papers - None
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Author:            anne.wilson@renfrewshire.gov.uk; 07811 056 721

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