Commercial Landlord-Tenant
NB represents both commercial landlords and tenants in all aspects of commercial real estate leasing. We provide strategic counsel and meticulous drafting services for retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, and other commercial properties across a wide range of industries.
Our attorneys negotiate and prepare sophisticated lease agreements that clearly define rights and obligations, protect our clients’ interests, and anticipate potential areas of dispute. We handle ground leases, build-to-suit arrangements, renewals, amendments, assignments, subleases, and lease terminations. Whether structuring a favorable deal for a landlord seeking to maximize value and minimize risk or securing flexible, cost-effective terms for a tenant, we focus on achieving practical, business-oriented outcomes.
With deep knowledge of California commercial lease law — including tenant improvement allowances, operating expenses, insurance requirements, maintenance responsibilities, and dispute resolution provisions — we help clients avoid costly pitfalls and establish long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
Recent Achievement
NB successfully defended a client against a claim for substantial rent on office space in La Jolla. The plaintiff/landlord sued NB’s client for breach of the master lease agreement and breach of a sublease agreement. NB won at trial. The plaintiff then appealed the case and NB successfully argued and won before the California Court of Appeal. NB ultimately even recovered the client’s attorney’s fees and court costs from the unsuccessful landlord plaintiff.
Business Disputes
Business Formation
Commercial Landlord - Tenant
Labor and Employment
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.
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.