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The Fair Cancellation Clause In A Commercial Lease

Whether a rental market is weak or strong, lease negotiations can be difficult when the landlord wants concessions that are different from the norm. One situation that happens is when the owner of an office building or other commercial property intends to sell when...

Building On Leased Land

Building on leased land results in a separate ownership of that building and the land. The two owners, one of the land, and one the improvement, come together in one investment parcel. In this situation, the landowner wants someone to develop the land, but still wants...

Shopping Centers – The New Town Center

New mall construction and the renovation of existing centers are becoming more mixed use, with hotels and office buildings being incorporated into the plans. Larger malls are providing more than just shopping. We are seeing more cultural attractions, medical clinics,...

Percentage Lease And The Seasonal Business

The choice of the type of lease for commercial space leased by a retail business is usually a percentage lease, meaning that the rental amount is determined as a percentage of the gross receipts of the business. The investor-landlord, in effect, takes a stake in the...