Negotiate flexibility into your contracts
David’s marketing firm was a year into a long-term office lease when he felt like breaking the lease was his only option. The problem was...
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- Jun 7, 2022
- 1 min
When is the time to bring a lawyer into a negotiation?
How do you know when to bring in a lawyer into a negotiation? The earlier the better. My client is a chocolatier and is worried about...
- Apr 12, 2021
- 1 min
How I Help: Commercial Leases and Exclusive Use
Nancy operates a retail clothing store in a suburban strip mall. When negotiating her original lease, we spent a lot of time negotiating...
- Mar 29, 2021
- 1 min
How I Help: Commercial Leases & Early Termination
David’s marketing firm was a year into a long-term office lease when he felt like breaking the lease was his only option. The problem was...
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
Long-awaited Relief for Georgia Landlords and Tenants
The new State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program is accepting applications. In February 2021 Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that...
- Jan 12, 2021
- 1 min
How I Help: Commercial Leases and the Acceleration Clause
Christopher is a long-term business client and over the years, I have stressed to him the importance of knowing what you are signing...
- Jan 5, 2021
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How I Help: Commercial Leases & CAM Audit Clause
A small tornado affected my client’s company office last year, causing minor structural damage at their office building. A few months...
- Dec 8, 2020
- 1 min
How I Help: Commercial Leases and Bankruptcy
One of my clients owns and manages a small suburban strip mall. One of its tenants recently filed for bankruptcy when its lease still had...
- Nov 24, 2020
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How I Help: Commercial Leases and Force Majeure
Yesterday I spoke with a client who walked away from her commercial lease in September and is now getting sued by the landlord. She had 8...
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