Lease Negotiation Knowledge Hub

Compare security deposits and letters of credit in commercial leases, including draw risk, renewal terms, step-downs, and return requirements.

A tenant-focused guide to holdover rent: common penalties, default traps, what to negotiate, and a simple extension request script.

A tenant-focused guide to tenant improvements: TI allowances, work letters, approvals, change orders, lien waivers, and how to avoid buildout disputes.

A tenant-focused guide to renewal options: notice windows, rent resets, fair market rent clauses, and how to avoid losing your option.

A tenant-focused guide to assignment and sublease clauses: what landlords require, what’s negotiable, and how to avoid getting trapped.

A tenant-focused guide to insurance clauses: required coverages, additional insureds, waivers of subrogation, deductible risk, and casualty/abatement protections.

A tenant-focused guide to rent commencement clauses: delivery conditions, buildout delays, permits/CO timing, and the protections tenants negotiate.

A tenant-focused guide to personal guarantees: what they cover, common traps, and practical ways to negotiate limited or burn-off guarantees.

A tenant-focused guide to repair vs replacement language for roof, HVAC, and parking lots—what’s normal, what’s risky, and how to negotiate caps.

A tenant-focused guide to CAM statements: how reconciliation works, common red flags, what to exclude, and audit rights to negotiate.

Watch out for these dangerous clauses that landlords hide in the fine print. Relocation rights, personal guarantees, and more.

Understand the difference between NNN and Gross leases, and why Triple Net can be a financial trap for small businesses.

Get the landlord to pay for your renovations. Guide to negotiating TI allowance for your new office or retail space.

A tenant checklist for reviewing estoppel certificates: what to verify, red flags that waive rights, and negotiation points for reasonable timelines.

Understand SNDAs in commercial leases: how foreclosure can affect you, what non‑disturbance protects, and what to request from the landlord’s lender.

Force majeure usually extends deadlines, not rent. Learn common language, tenant traps, and practical ways to negotiate closure and delay protections.

A tenant guide to rent escalation clauses: fixed bumps, step-ups, CPI formulas, caps/floors, and how to model the all-in cost before you sign.

Exclusive use can block competitors; radius restrictions can block you. Learn what to define, common loopholes, and tenant-friendly negotiation terms.

A tenant-focused guide to co-tenancy provisions in shopping centers: opening vs ongoing co-tenancy, common traps, and rent relief/termination remedies.

A practical commercial lease checklist for small businesses: costs, buildout, renewals, exit clauses, and risk provisions—plus links to deeper guides.

A tenant-focused guide to modified gross leases: base year expense stops, gross-ups, reconciliations, and how to avoid paying for building-wide increases.

A tenant guide to gross-up clauses in CAM/operating expenses: how they work, what should be grossed up, and negotiation guardrails.

Continuous operation can force you to stay open at a loss. Learn common clauses, default traps, and tenant-friendly carve-outs and remedies.

A tenant-focused guide to demolition/redevelopment clauses: relocation vs termination, notice periods, reimbursement, and how to protect your buildout.

A tenant guide to parking and access terms: reserved vs unreserved parking, shared lots, easements/REAs, loading zones, and remedies if access changes.

A tenant guide to signage clauses: building, monument, and window signs; approval timelines; removals; and how to avoid paying for ‘surprise’ restrictions.

A tenant guide to ROFR and ROFO clauses for expansion space: how each works, common traps, and negotiation tips so the option is actually usable.