Commercial Leases
Commercial Lease Attorney in Sugar Land, TX
A commercial lease sets more than rent. It decides who pays for maintenance, operating expenses, insurance and improvements, and how the lease can be renewed or ended.
Commercial Lease Services
Lease Preparation and Review for Landlords and Tenants
Lawji Law is a commercial lease attorney in Sugar Land serving landlords, property owners, business tenants and investors in Fort Bend County, The Woodlands and the Houston area.
Whether you are leasing retail, office or warehouse space, we explain the financial obligations and legal concerns before you commit.
Who We Assist
- 01 Landlords
- 02 Property Owners
- 03 Business Tenants
- 04 Investors
Property Types
- 01 Retail Space
- 02 Office
- 03 Warehouse
- 04 Other Commercial Property
Lease Preparation
Agreements That Define the Landlord-Tenant Relationship
Commercial leases cover operating expenses, improvements, permitted use, assignment and maintenance. We prepare gross and triple net leases based on the property and your negotiated terms, and draft amendments when terms change.
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Lease Structure 01
Gross Lease
Certain operating expenses are included in the rent, depending on how the agreement allocates them.
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Lease Structure 02
Triple Net (NNN) Lease
The tenant pays specified expenses such as property taxes, insurance and maintenance in addition to base rent.
Lease Review and Negotiation
Know Your Responsibilities Before Signing
A lease can affect your operating costs and flexibility for years. We explain how key provisions affect you and discuss possible revisions within the scope of the engagement.
Provisions We Commonly Review
- Common area maintenance (CAM) charges
- Maintenance and insurance requirements
- Personal guarantees
- Assignment restrictions
- Renewal and default terms
Landlord and Tenant Demand Letters
Address Lease Disagreements Properly
Disputes over unpaid rent, maintenance, unauthorized use or termination start with the lease’s notice and cure provisions. We prepare demand letters that set out the issue and request payment or corrective action.
FAQ
Commercial Lease FAQs
Have another question? Call our office to discuss your lease.
(281) 565-4621A gross lease includes certain property expenses in the rent; a triple net lease has the tenant pay taxes, insurance and maintenance on top of base rent.
Yes. Rent adjustments, improvement allowances, maintenance, assignment rights and renewals are common negotiation points.
Yes. We review the lease and circumstances before preparing the correspondence.
Contact a Commercial Lease Attorney in Sugar Land
Legal Help With Your Commercial Lease
Preparing a new lease or reviewing a proposed one? We can explain the obligations involved.
Our Houston area attorneys work from First Colony Blvd. in Sugar Land, serving Fort Bend County, The Woodlands, Montgomery County and the Greater Houston Area.