5 Pitfalls to Avoid in a Commercial Lease Negotiation

Courts interpret commercial leases very differently than residential leases. Tenants in residential leases receive protections of local ordinances and consumer protection laws. There is often an assumption in commercial leases that both parties are on equal footing or have a certain level of sophistication in negotiating lease terms. Commercial leases are therefore interpreted more strictly. […]
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Four Ways to Protect Your Business in a Commercial Lease Dispute

Commercial lease disputes can be disruptive to the businesses of both landlords and tenants. A landlord may be frustrated with the loss of rental income or the tenant’s breach of lease conditions. The tenant’s business can be harmed when a landlord does not fulfill requirements of the lease that are critical to the tenant’s operations. […]
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