San Diego Commercial Landlord / Tenant Law

Many of N&B's San Diego clients are either the landlord or tenant in a commercial lease setting. Our San Diego commercial landlord/tenant attorneys are very experienced in negotiating and drafting commercial leases to satisfy the client's particular business needs. Moreover, when push comes to shove, the N&B lawyers have litigated a number of commercial lease disputes, with favorable results.
N&B can help with various San Diego Commercial Landlord/Tenant Law issues, such as:

Drafting Commercial Leases: A well drafted commercial lease can often avoid potential landlord / tenant disputes. A commercial lease that clearly spells out the basis for the rent (base rent, percentage rent, etc.), the obligations of the parties with respect to common area maintenance ("CAM") costs, and the inclusion or exclusion of certain other costs such as insurance, taxes and signage, can help maintain a positive and beneficial relationship between landlord and tenant.

Lease Negotiations and Renewals: Oftentimes, a commercial tenant will simply be handed a standard commercial lease. The attorneys of N&B are familiar with the various provisions in the standard commercial leases and know which ones should be modified to benefit a commercial tenant. N&B attorneys are also knowledgeable about the many issues surrounding lease renewals, extensions and option periods. A mistake in exercising rights under a lease option or extension can be devastating to either a commercial landlord or tenant.

Reviewing Commercial Leases: In certain markets, there is little or no negotiation possible in a commercial lease context, usually for the commercial tenant. In those circumstances, it is still critical to understand the different provisions in a commercial lease and the implications of those provisions. N&B can help commercial tenants understand and comply with the oftentimes lengthy and complex commercial leases under which a business must operate.

Commercial Lease Disputes: Disputes sometimes arise between landlords and tenants. When the dispute is in a commercial context, the stakes can be high. The attorneys of N&B have many years of experience litigating commercial lease disputes, on both sides of the relationship. The attorneys of N&B have an intimate familiarity with how judges view certain provisions of a lease and certain situations. When your company's livelihood is on the line, let N&B zealously protect your legal interests.

The commercial landlord-tenant attorneys of N&B can also help with a variety of other San Diego commercial landlord / tenant issues, including:

Unlawful Detainer actions (Evictions):

Disputes involving Quiet Enjoyment and Habitability

Assignment and Subletting

Eminent Domain

Condemnation

Easements and Right-of-Way Issues

Exclusive Use Issues

ACHIEVEMENT:
In a recent trial, N&B successfully defended a client against a claim for substantial rent on office space in La Jolla. The plaintiff/landlord sued N&B's client for breach of the master lease agreement and breach of a sublease agreement. N&B won at trial. The plaintiff then appealed the case and N&B successfully argued and won before the California Court of Appeal. N&B ultimately even recovered the client's attorney's fees and court costs from the unsuccessful landlord plaintiff.

Testimonials

N&B has proven to be invaluable in the drafting and negotiating of our commercial leases. With substantial experience in the area of commercial leases, the attorneys at N&B help our company negotiate favorable deal points with the landlord representatives. Then N&B ensures that the deal points are accurately and fairly reflected in a formal lease agreement.

- Russell Cody, Director, Sullins Electronics Corporation

The landlord for my business was threatening to evict my company from its premises. The attorneys at N&B responded aggressively and put a stop to our landlord's constant harassment and threats of eviction. Now N&B helps my company satisfy all of its lease obligations and advises me of my rights and obligations under the lease.

- Jorge Ramirez, President, Osteria del Pescatore

The above San Diego commercial landlord/tenant lawyer testimonials do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.