Retail Leasing: Drafting and Negotiating the Lease

Publish in November 2026Skillfully negotiate and draft leases, with guidance on: Representing landlords, large national anchors, mid-size & small-shop tenants New legal requirements, including CASp & energy regulations Lease clauses impacted by emerging issues, such as marijuana dispensaries Negotiating tenant rights & restrictions, operating expenses, security deposits, letters of credit, operating covenants, common areas, insurance, indemnity & other key retail issues Drafting letters of intent, estoppel certificates, guaranties, other collateral agreements Construction, expansion, damage to the premises Defaults & tenant bankruptcies Representing neighborhood shopping centers, power centers, regional centers, outlet centers & lifestyle centers