It reviews the clauses of a typical complex modern lease in detail, with explanation and commentary, examining the legal, economic and financial accounting ramifications.

An authoritative resource to all aspects of negotiating and drafting effective commercial property leases, this book features an array of state-of-the-art lease forms that can be quickly tailored for a particular transaction. Expert commentary is woven into the text to clarify and explain each provision of the leases included: office leases, retail leases, industrial and warehouse leases, and specialized leases, plus lease-related documents. Features 21 lease forms and six lease-related documents; 14 in the book and CD-ROM, an 13 only on CD-ROM.

​Negotiating and Drafting Office Leases offers a practical road map through the entire negotiation process. It reviews the clauses of a typical complex modern lease in detail, with explanation and commentary, examining the legal, economic and financial accounting ramifications. Topics include: negotiating strategies and styles; pitfalls created by other agreements entered into by the parties to a lease; repairs and maintenance; assignments and subleases; environmental compliance and due diligence; electricity and utilities costs and issues; the "Porter's Wage" escalation provision; tenant monitoring of landlord's escalation calculations; guarantors and security deposits; proving the existence of a lease when the original document is lost; quiet enjoyment; expansion space; bankruptcy; work letters; restrictive clauses; renewals and options; financing development through participation leases; synthetic leases; brokerage; lease audits; and many others.

This book addresses all the terms and issues that arise in negotiating a ground lease in a way that meets the landlord's expectations and prevents unwelcome surprises for the tenant.