Commercial leases for landlords and tenants

A lease is a long commitment

A commercial lease can bind you for years, and the terms that matter most, such as permitted use, rent increases, repairs, renewal and what happens if you leave early, are often buried in the fine print.

For businesses that need a liquor or lottery license, the lease should also account for the licensing timeline, so you are not paying rent on a space you cannot yet operate in.

What we help with

Reviewing and negotiating leases for tenants and landlords

Permitted-use clauses and license contingencies

Renewals, amendments, assignments and subleases

Lease issues that come up when a business is bought or sold

Send us the lease before you sign

Once a lease is signed, the terms are hard to change. Send it to us first and we will walk you through what it says and what to ask for.

This page is general information, not legal advice.