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Seeking Legal Help Before Signing a Lease for Your New Franchise

When signing a commercial lease for your franchise in New York-whether directly with a private leasing agent or through your franchisor-it is a good idea to get the help of a New York franchise lawyer.

An experienced New York franchise lawyer may be able to help you with some of the common issues involved in commercial leasing, including: 

• the drafting of new commercial lease agreements;
• reviewing existing commercial leases;
• negotiating the terms and conditions of a lease agreement; and
• guidance about handling payment of commercial property taxes. 

When reviewing a commercial lease, a New York franchise lawyer may explain the language that defines the rights and obligations of all parties involved, which will help to avoid future disputes. If a dispute does arise, a New York franchise lawyer may come up with legal solutions to a leasing disagreement, particularly if that disagreement is directly with your franchisor or has led to a franchise disagreement.

Listed below are some of the key issues included in a commercial lease: 

• financial obligation and liability;
• rights to assign the lease;
• repairs and alterations to the commercial property;
• termination of leasing rights; and
• any future escalation of rent. 

You can learn more about how to prepare for the important step of signing a lease for your franchise by visiting our article library. 

Contacting a New York Franchise Lawyer

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