Avoiding Commercial Lease Disputes – Clearly Reflecting the Intent of the Parties is Key
Entering into a clearly drafted lease agreement at the outset of the relationship helps to set expectations, which minimizes the possibility of disputes over how the lease should be interpreted, writes Eric J. Remington for Ward and Smith.
The article lists some of the issues that can often result in disputes in commercial leases.
It also examines a recent opinion that addresses insurance and liability clauses and provides guidance on how courts should interpret insurance and liability provisions in commercial leases.