Choosing the Right Corporate Structure
LLC vs. S Corp: Differences, Tax Benefits, and Legal Liabilities
As independent retailers, we put so much of ourselves into our businesses – the inventory, the customer experience, the daily grind. But som...
Mixed-Use Development Trends for Retail Tenants
Understanding Vertical Mixed-Use Retail Space for Food Service Tenants
If you're eyeing a spot in a new mixed-use development, especially if you're in food service, there's a specific detail we often overlook th...
Commercial Lease Insurance Pitfalls
Navigating Commercial Lease Insurance Requirements
We’re all familiar with the insurance requirements in our commercial leases – it’s a standard part of doing business. But a recent piece fro...
Anti-Displacement Policies for Retail Tenants
Understanding Commercial Tenant Protections Against Landlord Harassment
If you're like many of us, the stability of your storefront lease often feels like it's entirely in your landlord's hands. We work hard to b...
Commercial Lease Termination Rights
Commercial Lease Termination Rights Tied to Tenant Sales
We all hope for booming sales when we sign a commercial lease, but what happens if the reality falls short? It’s a tough situation many of u...
Red Flags in Commercial Lease Agreements
Red Flags to Watch For in Commercial Leases
We all know the feeling: you’re deep into building your business, maybe eyeing a renewal, or even just trying to understand something confus...
Interest Rate Impacts on Commercial Real Estate
How Interest Rates Reshape Commercial Real Estate for Tenants
For many of us, the talk about interest rates can feel a bit abstract, like something that only big developers and bankers need to worry abo...
What Happens When Your Landlord Goes Bankrupt
When Your Landlord Files for Bankruptcy: Your Rights
It’s a scenario none of us want to imagine, but what happens if our landlord suddenly files for bankruptcy? We’re all focused on running our...
Commercial Rent Control Initiatives
Seattle's New Commercial Tenant Protections for 2025
For those of us navigating commercial leases, especially if you're eyeing space or facing a renewal in places like Seattle, there's a trend...
CAM Charge Disputes
Understanding CAM Charge Audit Rights and Waivers
We’ve all been there: that annual CAM reconciliation statement lands in our inbox, often a few pages of numbers that can feel overwhelming t...
E-Commerce Impact on Retail Rents
E-Commerce's Impact on Retail Leasing: Opportunities and Challenges
We're all feeling the ripple effects of e-commerce, and it’s hitting our storefront leases in ways we might not expect. The team at Harrison...
Negotiating Tenant Improvement Allowances
Negotiating Your Tenant Improvement Allowance
We've all been there, staring at a space that has "potential" but also "a lot of work." That work often comes with a hefty price tag, and fo...
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