We are experienced in assisting start-up and existing franchise businesses negotiate the right Commercial Lease. Our real estate lawyers focus on understanding our clients needs in formulating a strategy to effectively negotiate a Commercial Lease that fits the needs of each particular client. We negotiate Commercial Leases for our clients so that they may build and develop their franchise businesses while identifying long term business goals and strategies to achieve these goals.

Some clients come to our offices seeking advice on how to cancel a Commercial Lease because they did not adequately understand the Commercial Lease before signing. DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE! Commercial Leases are complex! Most Commercial Leases are often 50 to 150 pages long. What you need to be concerned with is that every word of that lease makes sense and is in accord with your needs. Unfortunately, most people are not properly trained to fully understand the legal ramifications with a Commercial Lease. The good news is that we are here to help you. Our real estate lawyers typically will review and negotiate your Commercial Lease with the following terms in mind:

• Assignment and Sublease issues
• Attornment Agreements
• Construction and Workletter Agreements
• Indemnification Agreements
• Landlord/Tenant relationship issues
• Letter of Credit
• Letter of Intent
• Management Agreements
• Non-Disturbance Agreements
• Operating Expense Inclusions/Exclusions
• Personal Guarantees and "Good Guy" clauses
• Real Estate Tax Inclusions/Exclusions
• Right of First Refusal
• Subordination Agreements
• Third Party Vendor Agreements
• Kick Out Clauses
• Term of Lease
• Destruction of the Premises
• Signage Options
• Renewal Options