Going to court is an expensive, time-consuming, and stressful way to work out problems with your tenants. That’s why increasing numbers of landlords incorporate arbitration clauses into their leases.
Offering any tenant rent relief is inherently risky.
Like so many landlords these days, you may be considering restructuring your lease to aid a percentage rent tenant that’s struggling to stay afloat. While avoiding a vacancy by helping the tenant stay...
Your due diligence must account for special legal risks.
At least some form of marijuana is now legal in all but six states. In addition to a wildly popular product, marijuana ventures have lots of capital and a pressing need for commercial space, especially...
Balance your need to maintain order with the rights of political groups.
This November’s presidential election may be the most volatile in recent memory. In the months ahead, political groups and protestors may demand access to the common areas of your...
Include 10 terms in your termination option clause.
Extraordinary individuals are the driving force behind many startups and small businesses. But leasing to tenants that depend so heavily on such individuals is risky. The business could suddenly come to a...
Prospective tenants who aren’t fully financed might be reluctant to sign a lease unless and until they know they’ll be able to secure an operating loan. If they can’t get the loan they need, they’ll...
