Negotiating Tenant Improvement Allowances for Office
Negotiating Tenant Improvement Allowance Deadlines and Recapture
We’ve all been there: the landlord offers a generous tenant improvement allowance, and it feels like a win. But as The Leasing Lawyers point...
When You Need a Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Finding Lawyers to Review or Negotiate Your Commercial Lease
We’ve all been there: staring at a commercial lease, feeling a little overwhelmed by the legalese and wondering if we truly understand what...
ASC 842 Lease Accounting for Office Tenants
ASC 842 Lease Accounting: Implementation, CAM Treatment, and Disclosures
We’ve all been there: signing a lease, focused on the rent and term, without always thinking about the accounting implications. But if your...
Hidden Costs in Office Leases
Operating Expenses and CAM Charges: Hidden Lease Costs
We’ve all been there: you find a great space, the base rent looks reasonable, and you’re ready to sign. But then, a year or two in, you real...
Office Lease Operating Expense Pass-Throughs Explained
Strategies for Reviewing Operating Expense and Tax Reconciliations
It’s that time of year again for many of us: operating expense and tax reconciliation season. We know what it feels like to open those state...
Right-Sizing Office Space for Hybrid Work
Understanding Office Space Needs for Hybrid Work in 2026
Many of us are looking at our office space and wondering if it’s still the right fit, especially with so many teams embracing hybrid work. I...
Budgeting for the Full Cost of an Office Lease
Understanding Operating Expenses in Your Office Lease
When we’re looking at a new office space or bracing for a renewal, it’s easy to fixate on that monthly base rent number. It’s the big, obvio...
The Flight to Quality in Office Real Estate
What Tenants Need to Know About the Flight to Quality and Supply Crunch
Many of us are hearing more about a "flight to quality" in office real estate, and it’s something that directly impacts how we approach our...
Personal Guarantees in Office Leases
Personal Guarantees and Lease Assignments: What Happens When You Sell?
Many of us sign personal guarantees when we lease office space, especially if our business is newer or our credit isn't established. We unde...
Early Termination and Lease Buyout Options
Understanding Early Termination Clauses in Office Leases
Sometimes, our business needs shift faster than our lease agreements allow. We’ve all been there, staring down years left on a lease that no...
Office-to-Residential Conversion Policy
NYC Office-to-Residential Conversions and Housing Impact
We’ve all seen headlines about empty office buildings and the push to convert them into housing. It sounds like a good idea on paper, but fo...
Capital Expenses Disguised as Operating Costs
Understanding Capital Expenses in Operating Expense Escalations
Ever looked at your operating expense pass-throughs and wondered if something felt a little off? We’ve all been there, scrutinizing charges...
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