
Commercial Leases - Important Protections for Landlords
When negotiating a commercial lease, landlords should ensure that the lease provisions adequately the landlord's interest in the property. Below is a brief outline of some of the more important protections for the landlord when negotiating a commercial lease: Use of Leased Premises. A use of leased premises provision sets forth the tenant’s use rights with respect to the leased premises, including the permitted use and any exclusive use right in favor of the tenant. From a