When you’re negotiating (or signing) a commercial lease, it’s extremely important to read every single line of the contract as carefully as possible. One item to which you need to pay particular attention is the rent escalation clause (because there’s bound to be...
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Avoiding disputes with your commercial landlord starts with your contract
When you rent commercially, you have a lease that details your rights and responsibilities. Your lease will also discuss what the landlord is obligated to do for you. Naturally, you want a lease that works in your favor (whenever possible) or is fair. Negotiating a...
Use and exclusive use clauses in commercial leases
You’ve been looking hard for the right commercial location for your business, and you’ve finally found the spot. Now, all you have to do is negotiate the contract for the lease with the landlord. This is when things can get tricky. Commercial leases can be vastly more...