Commercial Leasing

“As soon as the land of any country has all become private property, the landlords, like all other men, love to reap where they never sowed, and demand a rent even for its natural produce.” – Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations

Bulman Dunie’s commercial leasing practice involves the representation of both landlords and tenants in a variety of transactions and matters.

Our attorneys have significant experience in deals involving office, retail and industrial properties.

Whether you are a business seeking tenant representation for a new office lease, a landlord seeking to have uniformity in lease agreements across multiple properties, or a tenant seeking to negotiate a termination or transfer of your lease obligations, our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to ensure that your goals are met on your terms.

Tenant-Side Practice

In our tenant-side practice, our attorneys have represented clients ranging from start-ups negotiating short-term, small-footprint leases to franchisees negotiating leases for new locations across multiple states.

Many tenant-side clients are initially overwhelmed when, after negotiating a two-page letter of intent with the landlord’s broker, the landlord presents them with a 50+ page lease agreement.

We assist our clients in identifying in prospective leases both what terms really matter for their businesses and what terms they should never agree to.

Landlord-Side Practice

In our landlord-side practice, we recognize that risk mitigation and cost control go hand in hand.

Many landlords seek out our professional advice to help craft form leases or negotiate individual leases that eliminate or significantly reduce any uncertainty and protect their interests – all at a predictable and reasonable cost.