When you rent commercial real estate, you will enter a lease that can look very different from leases of residential properties. Unlike many residential leases, commercial leases are often customized to meet the needs of the business and property owners, rather than...
Commercial Landlord Tenant Law
Court relies on lease terms in legal non-conforming land use case
Owners of commercial property pay a high price for the benefits they derive. The cost requires continuous compliance with land-use requirements. While granted, exemptions to use of land requirements involve complex issues. The Maricopa County website provides a...
Consider mediation for your commercial real estate dispute
As an Arizona commercial real estate owner, your tenants may fall behind on their rent, damage your property or violate the terms of your commercial real estate lease. Many commercial leases are long-term in length. If your tenant has generally been a good tenant over...
Modified gross leases benefit commercial landlords and tenants
If you are a commercial landlord, you may have agreed to enter into a modified gross lease with your tenants. Modified gross leases combine certain aspects of both net leases and gross leases. Modified gross leases must be carefully executed so that each party...
Commercial property: Arizona disclosure requirements
Commercial real estate sales represent a significant transaction for both the buyer and the seller. The parties want a sale that’s negotiated in good faith, so they can trust that the decisions they make are good ones. Disclosure is an important part of that process,...
Tips for resolving a commercial landlord-tenant dispute
Being a commercial landlord in Phoenix can be a lucrative endeavor, especially in today’s housing market. If you are a landlord, it is only a matter of time before a dispute will arise between you and a tenant. Must all these disputes be hashed out through litigation...
Common commercial landlord-tenant disputes
When a business owner rents space for a business, they will generally have to enter into a commercial lease with the landlord or owner of the building. Commercial leases can be complex as they are often for longer periods of time than residential leases and may...
What is the right of first refusal in a commercial lease?
When a landlord and tenant enter into a lease agreement in Arizona, the lease will typically cover many issues including duration, rent, maintenance, and insurance. With many commercial real estate leases lasting anywhere from three to five years, there is a strong...
What happens to fixtures at the end of a commercial lease?
Many business owners require certain fixtures to be able to effectively run their business. Some of these fixtures already exist on the commercial property they are leasing, while other fixtures will need to be installed during their tenancy. A fixture is generally...
Why you need an attorney to review a commercial lease agreement
Whether a Phoenix area business owner is starting a new business or moving to a new location, they will most likely have to sign a commercial lease agreement. Many business owners are under the mistaken impression that commercial lease agreements are the same as...