Here is a list of issues that are in commercial leases -that she should make certain of:

• CLAUSE #1 - basic identification information such as Lessor (owner), Lessee (tenant), leased premise address, square footage of unit with accompanying drawings depicting the space.
• CLAUSE #2 - term of lease with start and end dates. There will also be details of any free-rent or reduced-rent time given.
• CLAUSE #3 - use of space including any restrictions. A tenant friendly lease may simply have the term listed as "Lessee has the full right to operate a ________ store or any other type of store permitted by law and not specifically restricted in writing by the lessor".
• CLAUSE #4 - options to renew
• CLAUSE #5 - lessor's repair and maintenance obligations.
• CLAUSE #6 - lessee's repair and maintenance obligations.
• CLAUSE #7 - common area definition. Common areas are those areas and facilities which may be furnished by Lessor or others in or near the space for the non-exclusive general common use.
• CLAUSE #8 - common area maintenance charges
• CLAUSE #8 - real estate tax charges
• CLAUSE #9 - attorney fees obligations in the event of disagreements.
• CLAUSE #1O - ordinance and statutes compliance
• CLAUSE #11 - assignment and subleasing rights. A tenant friendly clause may read "Lessee shall have the full right to assign this lease to a subsidiary or other organization in which lessee is a majority owner. Lessee shall have the right to assign this Lease in the event of going public or the sale or trade of Lessee's business. Lessee shall also have the full right to sublease the leased premises as long as the Sublease use does not conflict with any exclusive that Lessor has granted and given Lessee written notice thereof".
• CLAUSE #12 - utility obligations
• CLAUSE #13 - entry and inspection notices
• CLAUSE #14 - possession time-line and any late delivery terms
• CLAUSE #15 - indemnification of lessor
• CLAUSE #16 - insurance responsibilities
• CLAUSE #17 - eminent domain
• CLAUSE #18 - destruction of premises
• CLAUSE #19 - lessor's remedies on default. A tenant friendly clause may read "Upon Lessor's default, Lessee shall have the right to cancel the Lease with 39 days prior written notice."
• CLAUSE #20 - security deposit
• CLAUSE #21 - explanation of how notice to either party is to be given
• CLAUSE #22 - succession rights
• CLAUSE #23 - subordination
• ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS - if applicable
• SIGNATURE BLOCKS for both Lessor and Lessee.
• NOTARY BLOCK - if applicable

That's from Rocket Lawyer.

The problem I have is - that I don't know your aunt's business or the local business climate or other competing locations - I don't know the market. That there is nothing special or outrageous within the lease you sent - it seems standard enough.

I don't know how much the landlord is willing to negotiate if at all.

I don't know if the landlord is hurting for tenants.

The lease isn't particularly bias towards the landlord and against the tenant that you sent. In fact, it's a usual and customary lease.

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