Commercial Lease Guides by Industry
Commercial lease terms that matter depend heavily on what you do with the space. Each guide below covers the clauses, cost drivers, and negotiation specifics for one industry — written for tenants, not landlords.
Last reviewed: May 26, 2026 by the BizLeaseCheck Editorial Team
Not legal advice. Use as a checklist; consult qualified counsel for high-exposure leases.
Hood systems, grease traps, liquor license transfer, kitchen plumbing, ventilation permits, and the $80–$250k FF&E math that decides whether a restaurant lease is viable.
Read the Restaurant guide →Medical & Dental Office LeaseMedical gas, lead shielding, HIPAA-aware electrical, ADA compliance, plumbing for chairs/sinks, and the $60–$120/sqft TI math specific to clinical buildouts.
Read the Medical & Dental Office guide →Warehouse & Industrial LeaseClear height (24–40 ft), dock door ratios, truck court depth, 480V 3-phase power, floor load capacity, and the operating-cost reconciliation patterns specific to single-tenant industrial.
Read the Warehouse & Industrial guide →Retail LeasePercentage rent breakpoint math, exclusive use definitions, radius restrictions, co-tenancy triggers, anchor tenant dependency, and the kick-out clauses that protect tenants in declining centers.
Read the Retail guide →Office LeaseClass-A vs B/C distinctions, load factor (12–20%), after-hours HVAC surcharges, sublease/assignment flexibility, parking ratios, and the TI delivery structures that move $50–$150/sqft of buildout cost.
Read the Office guide →Don't see your industry?
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