Commercial Lease Negotiation And Drafting Attorney In Texas
MAG Law, PLLC, is a Fort Worth commercial real estate law firm serving office, retail and industrial businesses in commercial lease negotiation, drafting and review across Texas. Attorney Martin A. Garcia has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, handling real estate matters since 2006. When your business is about to be locked into a long-term lease, that local market knowledge is what you need on your side.
How Commercial Leases Work In Texas
A commercial lease is an enforceable agreement allowing a tenant to occupy property for business operations. Texas law provides fewer statutory protections for commercial tenants than for residential tenants, making negotiated lease terms critical to protecting your business interests. These agreements govern rent, permitted use, maintenance obligations and other provisions that affect your business operations.
Commercial leases for office, retail and industrial spaces in Fort Worth carry distinct legal risks. In a triple net (NNN) lease, the tenant pays property taxes, insurance, and maintenance on top of base rent. The language governing those obligations varies significantly from lease to lease. Poorly drafted CAM provisions create frequent disputes when they fail to clearly define which costs qualify and how landlords allocate them among tenants. Restrictive use clauses can also limit your operations or block expansion for the full lease term.
Critical Commercial Lease Clauses To Negotiate Before You Sign
Every commercial lease contains provisions that expose your business to financial and operational risk. Before you sign, a commercial real estate attorney can identify and negotiate the most important terms, including:
- CAM charges: Defines which costs the landlord passes through to you and how the landlord calculates them
- Tenant Improvement (TI) allowances: Determines how much the landlord contributes toward buildout costs for your space
- Exclusive use clauses: Bars the landlord from leasing nearby space to a direct competitor
- Assignment and subletting rights: Governs your ability to transfer or share the lease if your business needs change
- Default provisions: Defines the conditions and notice timelines that trigger a breach under the lease
Attorney Garcia has lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for almost 30 years, and businesses rely on him when negotiating these lease provisions.
Protect Your Business Before You Sign A Commercial Lease In Fort Worth
A commercial lease governs how your business operates for years. MAG Law, PLLC, provides direct, one-on-one representation with attorney Garcia from your first call through the final signed agreement. Call the firm at 817-857-4725 or reach out online to schedule your consultation.