Los Angeles Commercial Leasing Attorneys: Protecting Landlords And Property Owners
Whether you own a retail center, an office building or an industrial property in California, a carefully drafted commercial lease can save you from disputes. And if disputes arise, it can help strengthen your legal position. Work closely with an experienced attorney like Behzad Nahai to develop a lease that can protect your interests.
At Nahai Law Group, we protect your business interests as if they were our own. We founded our firm over ten years ago with a clear mission: to provide highly effective, streamlined legal representation that protects what you’ve built. With more than 40 years of experience in both real estate and business law, Attorney Nahai is the trusted partner you want in your corner to navigate the commercial real estate market and secure favorable leasing terms.
Ensure Your Business’ Future With An Effective Lease
Whether you are leasing out your owned property, or leasing property from someone else for your business’ use, the lease is a crucial portion of the process. Beyond business lease review, at our firm, we can negotiate on your behalf to ensure the lease has terms that are favorable to you. Examples of lease terms that we can negotiate include:
- Cost, including any rent increases allowable
- Duration of the lease
- What is included in the cost? The rent can include factors such as property taxes, utilities, repairs, improvements and more.
- Allowable uses
- If subleasing is permitted
Our lawyer’s global background means that no matter who the other party is, or where they are located, we can be effective advocates and negotiators for your interests.
Comprehensive Lease Drafting Protect Your Investment In California
California commercial leasing laws continue to evolve, especially with the implementation of SB 1103, the Commercial Tenant Protection Act. Our experienced Los Angeles landlord lease drafting lawyer can help prepare tailored lease agreements that protect you if disputes arise.
As a commercial landlord, you must protect rental income from inflation and rising operating costs. We help draft custom escalation clauses that may include fixed annual increases or CPI-based adjustments with appropriate caps and floors. Our commercial lease attorney also assists with clearly defining CAM charges in a commercial lease, including:
- Property taxes
- Insurance premiums
- Common area utilities
- Security services
Under Triple Net Lease (NNN), you may pay a lower base rent and some variable costs, such as taxes, insurance and maintenance. Conversely, in a modified gross lease, you and the landlord negotiate which specific operating expenses you should share, which can provide better cost predictability.
What if you lease to newly formed businesses with limited assets? Our trusted NNN lease attorney helps with two forms of risk mitigation: security deposits to cover upfront damages and personal guarantees to hold the owner liable if their business defaults.
Representing Landlords And Property Owners: Strategic Lease Negotiations
Nahai Law Group represents you in lease negotiations to reduce future disputes and preserve control. One method we apply is reviewing the Letter of Intent (LOI), which establishes the framework for the final lease agreement. Second, we can help draft use restrictions to help you control tenant operations and maintain compatibility.
When accepting new occupants, we can help you draft assignment and subletting provisions that preserve flexibility while maintaining approval authority. Finally, Attorney Behzad Nahai can help structure renewal rights and early termination provisions to ensure you are protected under California laws.
California Commercial Leasing FAQs
Below are answers to some of the most common questions landlords ask.
What should I include in a California commercial lease agreement?
Your commercial lease should clearly define the lease structure, financial obligations, maintenance responsibilities, permitted use provisions and default remedies. Additionally, you should include California disclosures involving CASp inspections and ADA compliance.
How can I protect myself as a landlord in commercial leases?
As a commercial landlord, you can protect yourself by carefully screening tenants, requiring strong guarantees, clearly defining maintenance obligations and implementing default provisions.
Offering Effective And Efficient Representation
At Nahai Law Group, we offer a pragmatic approach to legal representation, combined with four decades of experience in both California real estate and business law. Secure your interests with our trusted counsel. Contact our Los Angeles office online today or call 424-276-1654 to schedule a consultation with our experienced attorney.