Commercial Tenancy Matters

Los Angeles Commercial Tenancy Lawyer

Helping Clients with Commercial Tenancy Matters in Los Angeles

If you need legal assistance with a commercial tenancy matter as a commercial tenant, lessor, owner, or property manager in Los Angeles you should consult a Lawyer. Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law is very different from its Residential cousin. Many rights taken for granted by a residential tenant simple do not exist for a commercial tenant.

Differences Between Residential and Commercial Leases:

• Contrary to general assumption, there is no single “standard” commercial lease.
• Some commercial leases stipulate that you will lose your lease if you sublease to anyone.
• In a commercial lease, there is no implied right of habitability.
• In a commercial lease, there is no statutory right to “repair and deduct” for property defects.
• In a commercial lease, there are no protections foreclosures (i.e. “grace period” to vacate).
• In a commercial lease, the 60 day notice to quit rule after 1-year in a mo-to-mo tenancy does not apply.
• In a commercial lease, there is no limit to the amount of security deposit charged.
• In a commercial lease, there are mo privacy protections on the landlord “not to enter the leased space.”
• In a commercial lease, there are not penalties for turning off utilities or changing locks as in residential.
• In a commercial lease, many common maintenance responsibilities are the Tenant’s responsibility.

There are dozens more! Having a Commercial Tenancy Lawyer draft or review your documents is critically important. At the Law Offices of Jeffrey Williams, we can provide competent and experienced legal advice and representation in any matter involving commercial tenancy law. Many differences exist between these two types of leases which commercial tenants and landlords should understand.

In Commercial Tenancy Matters – Legal Oversight Matters!

In matters relating to commercial tenancy, in general, the courts will uphold the terms of a commercial lease in any legal proceeding, even in cases where it may appear to be unfair to the tenant. The real and implied protections inherent in a residential lease are not available to commercial tenants as commercial tenants are not viewed as “uninformed and vulnerable.” A business person entering into commercial lease agreement should have the experience or consult a legal professional who does – and that is why the courts and statutory laws do not exist to the degree as for residential leases.

When your business is going to be legally and contractually bound by a commercial lease, it is vital that you thoroughly understand your rights and obligations in signing and agreeing to that commercial lease. If you are a commercial property owner or tenant and you have a question or concern make an appointment. Likewise, if you find yourself in a dispute over a commercial lease, you should also make an appointment to get your questions, concerns and legal options fully explained to you by Los Angeles Commercial Tenancy Attorney Jeffrey Williams, Esq. who can assist you.

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Real Estate attorney Jeffrey Williams is a real estate attorney with 2 decades of hands-on experience. At the Law Office of Jeffrey Williams, Mr. Williams will personally handle your case from the initial client interview through a successful resolution. He will diligently prepare your case and aggressively represent you in commercial actions and disputes, unlike many other law firms who assign your case to an inexperienced junior attorney.

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