Commercial Landlord Tenant Law

Over the past 3 years, eviction moratoriums have become part of our vernacular due to the state of things. And, while we know that eviction moratoriums apply to residential real estate, some commercial tenants and landlords may wonder if they apply to commercial real...

If you own a commercial building, you may decide to rent it out. Unfortunately, if your tenant does not pay their rent, it can be difficult to know what to do next. Reasons for non-payment A commercial tenant may have several reasons for not paying rent. They may be...

When an owner of a commercial property owner in Arizona enters a lease with a tenant, the lease may include several clauses to address various issues that may arise during and after the tenancy. The right of renewal or right of first refusal are two clauses that are...

In Arizona, businesses that rent commercial property are obligated to pay their rent on time just as residential renters are. The property owner has the right to initiate a legal action if they are not receiving the rent when it is due. For many, it is a last resort...

You worked hard to negotiate and create your commercial lease agreement. But now you have a tenant who is failing to abide by its terms. What are you going to do? There are several ways to approach a lease agreement breach. Finding the path forward that’s right for...

Some commercial property owners in Phoenix might be feeling the squeeze as their offices sit unleased and current tenants fail to pay rent or decide not to renew their leases. This mirrors a nationwide trend of a downturn in commercial property occupancy that is...

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...

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...

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...