Rent Escalation and CPI Adjustments
Understanding CPI Escalations in Commercial Leases
We all know that rent tends to go up, but sometimes the “how” and “how much” can catch us off guard. This week, a great article shared in ou...
Percentage Rent Clauses and Audit Rights
Percentage Rent and Your Audit Rights
That article on percentage rent clauses from Hollander Real Estate Law is a fantastic read for anyone with a storefront lease, especially if...
Personal Guarantee Risks in Retail Leases
What Landlords Look For in Lease Guarantees
Hey everyone, we’ve all been there: staring at that personal guarantee clause in a lease, wondering just how much risk we’re really taking o...
Exclusivity Clause Violations
When Your Exclusivity Clause Isn't Enough
We recently came across an article that really resonated with us, highlighting a common pitfall we independent retailers can easily fall int...
Exclusivity Clause Violations
When Your Landlord Files for Bankruptcy
It’s one of those scenarios we hope we never face: our landlord files for bankruptcy. But if it happens, we’ve found some really helpful inf...
Exclusivity Clause Violations
When Your Exclusivity Clause Fails to Protect You
We’ve all heard of the exclusivity clause – that golden ticket in your lease that’s supposed to protect your unique business from direct com...
Commercial Lease Termination Rights
When Exclusivity Clauses Fail Retail Tenants
We’ve all heard that an exclusivity clause in your lease is supposed to protect your business from direct competition in your center. It sou...
Exclusivity Clause Violations
Why Exclusivity Clauses Often Fail Tenants
Hey everyone, we recently came across a really insightful piece from The Leasing Lawyers that sheds light on why exclusivity clauses, even w...
CAM Charge Disputes
A Retailer's Guide to CAM Charge Audits
If you’re a small business owner navigating a commercial lease, you’ve probably seen those Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges on your mon...
Force Majeure and Lease Abatement
Force Majeure Clauses and Rent Abatement
Hey everyone,
We wanted to share an important takeaway from a recent article we found, especially for those of us in areas prone to natural...
Force Majeure and Lease Abatement
Force Majeure Clauses and Rent Abatement
Hey everyone, we wanted to share a really timely insight from a guide we found, especially for those of us in areas prone to natural disaste...
Retail Vacancy Rates and Market Trends
2026 Retail Real Estate Market Outlook
We recently looked at CBRE’s 2026 U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook, and one key takeaway for all of us independent retailers is that quality...
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