Carlton Fields handles complex leasing matters for clients including developers, property owners, and property management companies. We assist them with office properties that range from small buildings to Class A office parks and other Class A office spaces, regional and power shopping centers, and smaller "strip" centers.
As landlord leasing counsel, we advise clients on all aspects of a property’s operation, including:
- Lease negotiations
- “Ghost writing” letters including rapid review and turnaround on LOI issues
- Tenant disputes and controversies over money and other performance issues
- Dealing with neighboring homeowner communities
- Local government and utility interactions
We also help tenants review and negotiate commercial property leases, and resolve disputes. Our services for companies include:
- Negotiating “last chance” renewal notices
- Capping traditional “pass-through” expenses (added monthly fees, including those for landscaping, outdoor lighting, common area maintenance, insurance and real estate taxes)
- Establishing less restrictive assignment or sublet rights
- Negotiating “buy-out” rights and other strategic early exit options
- Gathering and analyzing key lease terms (size in square footage, proposed rent, lease duration, and renewal options)
- Developing letters of intent
Additionally, we frequently handle litigation matters for landlord and tenant clients. Underlying issues include:
- Landlord construction obligations
- General tenant performance issues
- Monetary and non-monetary defaults under lease
- Common area maintenance
- Insurance obligations under lease
- Government permitting issues
- Exclusive use provisions
- Restrictive covenants
- Rent escalation clause issues
- Evictions
- Damages
- ADA and environmental issues
For a list of representative leasing and management projects, please click here.