Commercial Lease Attorney in Northeast Georgia

Unlike residential leases, commercial leases in Georgia are largely governed by whatever the parties negotiate. Landlord forms are written to protect landlords, and tenants who sign without review often take on risks they did not see.

Key Provisions to Negotiate

Rent escalation clauses, common area maintenance (CAM) charges, personal guarantee requirements, assignment and subletting rights, exclusivity provisions, and early termination options all directly affect a business's financial exposure over the lease term. GA Law Group identifies the provisions that matter most for your specific business and negotiates them on your behalf.

Tenant Improvement Allowances

Many commercial leases provide a landlord allowance for tenant improvements (buildout). The terms governing the allowance, including what it covers, how work is approved, and what happens to improvements when the lease ends, need careful review. GA Law Group ensures these provisions are clear and commercially reasonable.

Personal Guarantees

Landlords routinely require business owners to personally guarantee commercial leases, which makes the owner personally responsible if the business defaults. GA Law Group negotiates guarantee terms, burn-down provisions (where the guarantee amount decreases over time), and conditions under which the guarantee can be released.