As a commercial tenant, you have a lot to worry about when it comes to protecting yourself and your business. Not only do you have to worry about the physical space you are renting, but you also have to think about your rights as a tenant, potential legal issues, and...
No one wants to waste time and money on a commercial real estate transaction that the parties will never complete. A well-drafted, nonbinding letter of intent (LOI) can be a valuable first step in determining whether there is a deal to be made before too much expense...
Understanding the Three Types of Commercial Leases When leasing commercial real estate, you need to be certain that you understand how “rent” is quoted so that you can compare rates between leases. Your decision to enter into a lease without understanding the...
Many office tenants that have signed a commercial real estate lease may be familiar with the Building Owners and Managers Association (“BOMA”). BOMA is an international organization comprised primarily of real estate professionals including developers and facilities...
The Tampa Bay Area currently has a record 1,500,000 square feet of commercial office space available for sublease. Sublease space is usually offered at a discount to direct space. The shorter the term left on the sublease, the greater the discount as it is expensive...
Once your commercial real estate broker has submitted a letter of intent outlining the business points for the lease of your new location and those business points have been fully negotiated, the landlord will submit a draft lease for review. In order to get a...