A commercial lease is a very specific contract between the landlord and the company that’s leasing the space. The terms of these contracts are important because they outline the responsibilities between the two parties. The lease agreement also sets the standards for...

If a contractor has placed a lien on a property that you own, you will need to resolve the lien before selling the property. A lien is not something you can ignore and hope the buyer doesn’t notice. They will discover it when they do a title search. What if I disagree...

One big issue in some properties is the propagation of mold throughout the building. If you run a business out of a commercial space that you’re renting, it’s important that the building is safe. Exposure to molds of certain kinds can be dangerous, which means that...

When you own a piece of residential real estate for lease in Florida, you can do what you like with it, right? In principle, this is true. However, you cannot violate a person’s rights when renting or leasing out your property. Although the property belongs to you,...

Put broadly, a 1031 exchange is a swap of one property for another. This is done between people with investment properties because of a wish to move, for example, without having to go through a traditional buying/selling process.  Most property swaps will be taxed as...

Many people think of the eviction process as a long, drawn-out affair that can take months. That's not the case, however. Landlords who have non-paying tenants may be able to evict them in as little as two weeks. If you're a landlord, you must follow specific steps...

As a commercial landlord, the lease that you execute with your tenants is one of the most important legal protections that you have. As with residential landlords, some commercial property owners make the mistake of using boilerplate documents and identical terms for...

Whether you are expanding into the commercial real estate arena or are already a seasoned property transaction professional, it is always wise to reduce your legal difficulties. Without up-to-date knowledge, you may find yourself facing any number of legal issues...

Every real estate contract is different. There are many types of leases that are used for commercial real estate that govern specific situations, obligations, and negotiations. Full service or gross lease These leases require the tenant to pay the base rent. The...