Tenant Builders Risk Insurance – Who is really at risk?
By Jim Doran, Guest Columnist Insurance requirements can be lengthy at many different times during the course of a lease. Most leases require General Liability,…
risk allocation
Experts share top costly Tenant Improvement Work Letter Oversights
A tenant (who didn’t use a project manager) once told me of an argument with his landlord shortly after move-in to his newly constructed office….
Lease Review – What should you focus on outside of the major lease terms?
Do landlords go into the unreasonable “gray area’” when it comes to measuring tenant spaces and common areas? Do they include building overhangs, exterior sidewalks, balconies and patios? It…
What’s the most ridiculous lease clause you’ve encountered?
What’s the most ridiculous lease clause you’ve encountered? This was a question posted in a LinkedIn Discussion Group. Here are some example lease clauses that…
Why it can be a financial mistake to negotiate with a Landlord directly
When commercial tenants negotiate directly with landlords, they are often treated like captive markets. Without representation, tenants don’t know what they don’t know (for example,…