Lease Clauses

Lease Clauses

June 20, 2025
Don Catalano

Is Your Office Lease A Liability? 8 Clauses You Need to Lock In

In a market like this, your office lease can either be your greatest strategic weapon—or your most dangerous liability. And for too many companies, it’s the latter. Why? Because legacy leases, signed in a totally different economy, are now albatrosses. The rent is too high, the space is underused, and the terms are rigid. Worst […]
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Top Lease Clauses Tenants Must Know for 2025 in Commercial Real Estate

In the commercial real estate market, 2025 is set to be a year where vigilance isn’t just a choice—it’s a necessity. With debt from maturing loans expected to peak in 2027 at $1.26 trillion, banks are bracing for potential waves of defaults and tightening credit conditions. The fallout from landlords struggling to secure financing or […]
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3 Hidden Commercial Leasing Costs Corporate Tenants Need to Know

As a CFO, Director of Real Estate, or C-suite executive, you know that signing a commercial lease is not just about securing space—it’s about protecting your portfolio’s long-term financial health. And all the experts know that when it comes to commercial leases, the advertised base rent per square foot is just the tip of the […]
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The SNDA: A Critical Safeguard in Commercial Real Estate Leasing

In this article, you’ll learn: The parties involved in Subordination non-Disturbance Provision How SNDA’s protect tenant’s rights to the property for the full lease term Why office tenants are refusing to sign any new leases without SNDA’s Who you want in your corner when negotiating Your landlord’s occupancy levels are dropping, therefore vacancy rates are […]
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Understanding Office Lease Holdover: Consequences and Strategies for Tenants

In this article, you’ll learn: Key aspects of holdover provisions and their impact on tenants. Common scenarios leading to lease holdovers and associated costs. Strategies for negotiating favorable holdover terms in your lease. The value of having a dedicated tenant representative to protect your interests. Despite being a tenant’s worst nightmare, triggering your lease’s holdover […]
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From Commencement to Termination: Key Dates in Your Office Lease

In this article, you’ll discover: Essential lease dates and their impact on managing renewals and terminations. The significance of the Delivery Date and its implications for tenants. Key aspects of Rent Escalation and how it affects long-term costs. How Right of First Offer and Right of First Refusal impact expansion opportunities. Key dates within a […]
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5 Things Every Office Tenant Should Know About the SNDA

In this article, we explore: Protecting tenant rights in case of landlord default or foreclosure. The three components: Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment. Risks of not having an SNDA in your lease. Importance of consulting a commercial real estate attorney for guidance. New office tenants are under a lot of pressure to find the perfect properties. […]
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Commercial Tenants: Reminder to Review Your Sublease Clauses

In this article, you’ll learn: The crucial role of a well-negotiated sublease clause for corporate tenants. The rise in sublease space and its impact on landlords. A recent legal case highlighting issues with sublease clauses. Key points for tenants to review in their lease agreements. Without the protection of a good sublease clause, a lot […]
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Should You Put Your Tenant Improvement Allowance in Escrow?

In this article, you’ll learn: The benefits of placing your Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA) in escrow. How escrow accounts protect tenants and ensure proper use of funds. Current trends in office market pressures and rising TIA offers. Negotiating the Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA) was already one of the most critical aspects of lease negotiation. Now, […]
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Office Tenants: Don’t Sign That New Lease Before Negotiating Self-Help Rights

In this article, you’ll learn: Why a Self-Help Clause is crucial for tenants amid landlord defaults. Current commercial real estate challenges and property devaluations. How a Self-Help Clause helps tenants manage maintenance if landlords fail. Tips for negotiating this clause and the potential pushback from landlords. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. With landlords defaulting […]
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