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Commercial Lease Negotiation and Drafting

The Tampa commercial lease attorneys at Lieser Skaff have extensive experience assisting clients in negotiating and drafting comprehensive commercial lease agreements. Our clients include new and established businesses, including national and regional developers, small businesses, retailers, restaurants, real estate investment trusts (REIT) and other owners and operators of commercial real estate.

We routinely negotiate, draft and review commercial lease agreements for both landlords and tenants. Our lawyers work closely with clients to make sure that the terms of their commercial leases are tailored to foster their specific business interests. We assist clients in drafting detailed leases that clearly define the rights of the parties and the remedies that will help avoid disputes that commonly lead to litigation. Our firm’s goal is to help clients complete commercial lease transactions in a timely and cost-effective manner.

We have handled numerous commercial lease transactions involving all types of commercial real estate, including:

  • Shopping centers
  • Multi-tenant and office buildings
  • Multi-use developments
  • Warehouse and industrial facilities
  • Restaurants

Lieser Skaff is experienced in negotiating, drafting and reviewing virtually every kind of office, retail and industrial commercial lease agreement, including, but not limited to:

  • Triple Net Leases
  • Full Service, or Gross Leases
  • Modified Gross Leases
  • Subleases

Our firm also offers counseling in other areas of commercial lease transactions, including:

  • Letters of intent
  • Assignments
  • Guaranties
  • Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements (SNDA)
  • Title, surveys and zoning matters
  • Environmental due diligence issues

Consult the Tampa Commercial Lease Attorneys at Lieser Skaff

Many lease transactions have more at stake than a commercial real estate purchase, so drafting the initial lease agreement is critically important. We enjoy applying our commercial real estate knowledge to help you achieve your business objectives. We prepare you with everything you need to know about commercial leases before signing. Let us help you create a commercial lease that protects your rights and interests.

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