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Answer These Questions Before Your Lease Negotiations

by | July 3, 2020

There is no doubt that for many companies, business looks different in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Employees are working from home, revenue may be down, and maintaining a safe workspace is proving more challenging than ever. You may have considered an entirely remote workforce, but you want to keep your office space for valuable... View Article

Negotiating Operating Expenses in Commercial Leases

by | August 23, 2019

For many companies, a commercial lease is one of the most critical and high-value contracts into which they’ll ever enter. While the average commercial lease term is between 3 to 5 years, these leases can run up to 10 years, plus extension periods. Unlike most other contracts that a business might sign, a commercial lease... View Article

Property Management Event: Best Practices in Today’s Commercial Environment

by | January 16, 2019

*Due to limited seating at this intimate, educational event, be sure to RSVP by following the link below. Commercial property management companies operate within a complex system of relationships with tenants, vendors, contractors, employees, and municipalities. Requirements for contracts, workforce management, and permitting keep you busy — all while you’re trying to run a business.... View Article

Key “Gotchas” From a Commercial Lease Lawyer

by | June 5, 2018

We often get asked to review commercial leases on behalf of our clients.  Here’s a quick summary of the most common “gotchas” in commercial leases from our years of experience as a commercial lease lawyer. Responsibility for Repairs. Who is responsible for fixing what in a commercial lease?  This is often confusing because it can be... View Article

Seattle Short-Term Rental Regulations

by | January 10, 2018

The short-term rental landscape in Seattle has changed significantly in the past few months. Several pieces of legislation, the culmination of two years of discussions, have been passed in the last months of 2017. These regulations aim to return units to the long-term housing market and stem the growth of short-term rentals within city limits.... View Article