Practice Areas
Commercial Landlord-Tenant Matters
How important is the language of your commercial lease? If you’re a commercial landlord, it can mean the difference between peace of mind vs. persisting with an unbearably awful tenant – quite possibly for a long time. And if you’re a commercial tenant, even the non-monetary parts of the lease can determine the overall success of your business.
What if you already have an existing lease, and the other side is acting in a way that you don’t like or that you think breaches the lease? Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, you need to familiarize yourself with your legal rights under a lease and how to exercise them. Specifically, you need to understand both the lease language and how it would frame the dispute for a court. You also need to know your legal options.
At L&L, we are here to provide solutions. We dedicate ourselves to assisting our clients with their commercial leases and with disputes. If necessary, we also help with litigation that may arise between landlords and tenants.
Our lawyers have years of experience fighting for our clients’ lease rights and know how to navigate challenges in every situation.
Types of Commercial Landlord-Tenant Matters
L&L handles all kinds of commercial lease concerns, including:
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Drafting and negotiation of commercial leases on behalf of commercial landlords and commercial tenants
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Advising commercial landlords and commercial tenants about their lease rights and applicable Florida law
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Representing commercial landlords and commercial tenants in pre-litigation matters, including negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution
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Representing landlords and tenants in court, including pretrial litigation and trial
Whether you are looking to negotiate and enter into a commercial lease or are unhappy with your commercial tenant or landlord and need to enforce your rights, we can help you.
Our Process
We typically begin by gathering information from our clients about the business relationship and relevant parties. We achieve this goal by having comprehensive discussions with our clients and analyzing any available information. If you already have a lease, this will include analysis of agreements, correspondence, and related documentary evidence. We also help our clients understand and evaluate the financial realities often associated with commercial lease drafting and negotiation, as well as dispute resolution, including through the courts.
If you already have an existing lease and the other side is acting in a way that you don’t like or that you think breaches the lease, resolving the matter quickly and efficiently at the outset through pre-suit negotiation may make the most sense. Sometimes, pre-suit alternative dispute resolution is required by the existing lease. In other instances, pre-suit negotiation may not work. And when your tenant or landlord is unwilling to engage in reasonable pre-suit negotiations or when negotiations fail, we may need to pursue justice through the court system.
At L&L, we have vast experience litigating cases through trial. When necessary, we may approach these cases through the appellate process and post-judgment enforcement proceedings to secure a favorable outcome for our clients.
How To Get Started
Contact us! Whether you are negotiating a commercial lease or dealing with a dispute, we can help you understand your rights and options. L&L will review your lease, assess your situation, and guide you on the best path forward to protect your interests and resolve the matter effectively.