There are many types of commercial leases out there, and negotiating one can be a hassle if you don't know what you're doing. Our Winnebago County commercial real estate attorneys can help you navigate this seemingly difficult process. In the following article, we teach you about the types of commercial leases, give you some tips for negotiating your commercial real estate contract, and outline some common mistakes people make when negotiating a business lease.

‍Read the full article by our Winnebago County commercial real estate lawyers to learn what you should look for in your commercial lease. 

Issues can arise during the process of buying, selling, financing, or developing commercial property. Our Winnebago County commercial attorneys are here to make the process less intimidating and help you navigate it effectively.

Commercial real estate purchases also have many more laws and regulations than buying a home, all of which must be followed in order for the transaction to be valid.

Your attorney will review all the pertinent information documents and consult with you on financing, construction, zoning and environment laws, title insurance, taxes, and any other questions or issues associated with land use and development.

Read the full article by our Winnebago County commercial real estate contract attorneys onthe risks of not using an attorney when buying or selling commercial real estate. 

In this article, our Winnebago County commercial real estate attorneys discuss charges that commercial tenants may be required to pay in addition to base rent. These may include a share of taxes, utilities and common maintenance charges.

The additional rent will change from year to year. If you believe your landlord is overcharging you, the best solution is to audit the landlord's expenses and verify that the common maintenance charges are being charged at market value, as opposed to an inflated price because of either a sweetheart deal or landlord embezzlement. It is in your best interest for your lease to include a clause that gives you the right to audit the landlords’ records. If your lease does not include this clause, then the landlord is not required to provide records.​

Read the full article by our Winnebago County commercial real estate contract attorneys regarding common area maintenance audits.