Commercial Real Estate Attorney in Northeast Georgia

A tenant estoppel is a certificate signed by a commercial tenant confirming key facts about the lease, such as the rent, term, deposit, any defaults, and the status of any options. Buyers of commercial property require estoppels to confirm that the leases are as represented by the seller before closing.

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments identify recognized environmental conditions, such as past industrial use, underground storage tanks, or contamination from neighboring sites. For properties with identified issues, a Phase II investigation involves actual soil and groundwater testing. GA Law Group reviews environmental reports and advises on risk allocation.

An SNDA (Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment) agreement governs the relationship between a tenant, a landlord, and the landlord's lender. It protects the tenant's right to stay if the lender forecloses and confirms the lender's priority, so both tenants and lenders usually ask for one in a significant lease.

In virtually all commercial transactions, yes. A current ALTA/NSPS survey shows the property boundaries, improvements, encroachments, easements, and access to public streets. It is required by most commercial lenders and title insurance companies, and is essential for identifying site issues before they become your problem.