Securing the right to additional space within a building can give tenants a strategic advantage and landlords a valuable tool for attracting and retaining the right tenants. But if not structured carefully, two of the most commonly negotiated provisions governing …
Topic: Commercial Leasing
Key Changes to California Real Estate Laws in 2026
California’s real estate landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. In 2025, the Legislature enacted a new slate of laws that will shape housing development, land use, and project approvals across the state into 2026 and beyond. This article …
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Newly Enacted SB 415 Further Streamlines Logistic Center Development
California has fine-tuned its new logistics siting law. After Assembly Bill 98’s 2024 rollout revealed definitional gaps and uneven application, the legislature returned with targeted amendments. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 415 on October 3, 2025, refining AB 98 …
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Tariffs Are Here: What Landlords Need to Know About the Impact on Commercial Leasing
New tariffs on imported construction materials—including steel, aluminum, electrical components, and finish goods—have now gone into effect. For commercial landlords, these tariffs are expected to drive up construction costs, create supply chain delays, and introduce new risks across lease transactions. …
Reconciliation of CAM Expenses: A Guide from Landlord and Tenant Perspectives
In commercial leases, Common Area Maintenance expenses – or CAM expenses – often represent a significant portion of the financial obligations of a tenant. These expenses typically cover the upkeep and maintenance of shared spaces in a project, such as …
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Key Legal Considerations in Retail Leasing at Mixed-Use Residential Properties
Mixed-use properties pose unique legal challenges as different types of tenants often have divergent legal interests. In mixed-use properties with retail and residential uses, landlords must ensure their leases provide retail tenants sufficient operational flexibility without sacrificing the residential tenants’ …
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Navigating Evolving Parking Issues in Shopping Centers
Parking has long been a critical aspect of the shopping center experience, influencing consumer behavior, tenant satisfaction, and overall profitability. Parking allocation can be a contentious issue among tenants within shopping centers, particularly when space is limited or unevenly distributed. …
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Green Lease Provisions Can Benefit Both Landlords and Tenants
As more companies boost their sustainability initiatives, both landlords and tenants are increasingly looking to advance their environmental goals through special lease provisions. “Green” provisions mandating environmentally friendly practices can benefit both landlords and tenants economically – and seem poised …
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Battery Storage Tenants: Key Considerations for Landlords
Commercial landlords are seeing an increase in tenants storing lithium batteries and other types of batteries in their premises and buildings. This is even more prevalent in states – like California – that have lofty ambitions to reduce their dependency …
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Time Kills All Deals
Most clients are familiar with the old adage “time kills all deals”. Given current market conditions and the fact that a number of pundits believe that we are potentially entering into an economic slowdown, it is increasingly critical to complete real …