{"id":3773,"date":"2026-10-26T03:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T03:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/commercial-lease-negotiation-attorney-tenants-miami-dade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:35:00","slug":"commercial-lease-negotiation-attorney-tenants-miami-dade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/commercial-lease-negotiation-attorney-tenants-miami-dade\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Lease Negotiation Attorney Miami-Dade | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3771\" alt=\"A real estate attorney&#x27;s desk covered with commercial lease files, negotiation notes, and a property photo in Miami-Dade.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-real-estate-attorney-s-desk-covered-with-commercial-lease-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-real-estate-attorney-s-desk-covered-with-commercial-lease-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-real-estate-attorney-s-desk-covered-with-commercial-lease-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-real-estate-attorney-s-desk-covered-with-commercial-lease-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-real-estate-attorney-s-desk-covered-with-commercial-lease-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-real-estate-attorney-s-desk-covered-with-commercial-lease-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Commercial Lease Attorney | Miami-Dade<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Negotiate Your Commercial Lease Before You Sign<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal reviews and negotiates commercial leases for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade, Broward and South Florida. Kristina E. Wilson leads lease matters from our Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach offices.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Searching for a commercial lease negotiation attorney Miami-Dade businesses use before signing? This page explains what that work covers and when it matters. A commercial lease sets rent, exit rights and personal liability for years. Many of its terms are open to negotiation before anyone signs.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Commercial Lease Negotiation Attorney Does for Tenants<\/h2>\n<p>A commercial lease negotiation attorney represents the tenant in reviewing, changing and finalizing a lease before it is signed.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.001.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.001<\/a> applies to nonresidential tenancies, so an office, shop or warehouse lease falls under it. That law sets default rules. The lease itself decides most of the business terms, and a tenant&#8217;s lawyer checks both.<\/p>\n<p>This work is tenant-side. It differs from landlord-side drafting, where the goal is to protect the owner&#8217;s rent. It also differs from commercial eviction work, where a landlord is trying to recover space. A tenant who needs changes before signing needs the first kind of help.<\/p>\n<p>KEW Legal acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. Its offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. The lease is reviewed alongside the company&#8217;s other contracts, its ownership structure and its growth plans.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a commercial lease is waiting for your signature, reach out to our team now to review the terms before your business commits to years of rent. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lease-agreement-and-pens-arranged-on-a-wooden-desk-viewed-fr-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lease agreement and pens lying on a wooden desk, viewed from above.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Lease Terms That Carry the Most Risk for Tenants<\/h2>\n<p>The terms that cost a tenant the most are usually rent increases, operating expense charges, default rules and personal liability.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rent and escalations:<\/strong> Check base rent, scheduled increases, any free-rent period, and how percentage rent is calculated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operating expenses (CAM charges):<\/strong> Ask what is included, whether you can audit the charges, and whether annual increases are capped.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Term, renewal and exit:<\/strong> Look for renewal options with clear exercise dates and any right to end early or relocate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permitted use and exclusives:<\/strong> Narrow use language can block a future product line or change in operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assignment and subletting:<\/strong> Consent standards decide whether you can move the lease to a buyer if you sell the business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Default and cure:<\/strong> Notice periods and cure rights set how much time you have to fix a problem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Owner liability:<\/strong> A personal promise to pay rent can reach the owner&#8217;s own assets. The amount, length and scope of that promise are negotiable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repairs, insurance and indemnity:<\/strong> These clauses set who pays for building problems and injuries on the premises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida allows a tenant who holds over without permission after a rent default to be removed if 3 days&#8217; written notice requiring payment of the rent or possession of the premises has been served (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.20<\/a>). Removal for holding over without permission or for an uncured material breach follows different notice rules. A landlord generally recovers possession only through a court action, after surrender, or after abandonment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.05.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.05<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>A landlord may also demand double the monthly rent from a tenant who refuses to give up possession at the end of the lease (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.06.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.06<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>How the Lease Negotiation Process Works<\/h2>\n<p>The process runs in five steps, from an initial consultation to a final review of the signed lease.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> We review your goals, the lease&#8217;s main terms and any deadlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> We read the proposed lease, exhibits, any letter of intent or term sheet, and the landlord&#8217;s disclosures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Issues list and redline.<\/strong> We rank the terms that affect cash flow, exit options and personal liability, then mark changes into the draft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation.<\/strong> We send the changes to the landlord or its counsel and revise drafts until terms are agreed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final review.<\/strong> We check the signed lease and summarize key dates, notice addresses and ongoing obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing depends on the landlord&#8217;s responsiveness, the size of the space and how many terms stay open. Start early, because a response period or option deadline can run before the deal closes.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Bring to Your First Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Bring the draft lease, every related document and a clear picture of how the business will use the space.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The draft lease or landlord proposal, plus any letter of intent, term sheet or emails with open business terms.<\/li>\n<li>The name and ownership of the entity that will sign, and whether an owner will be asked to pay rent personally.<\/li>\n<li>The planned use, build-out or improvement needs, and target opening date.<\/li>\n<li>For a renewal, the existing lease with all amendments and notices.<\/li>\n<li>Any deadline the landlord set, such as an option exercise date or a response period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal on a Commercial Lease<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal reviews a commercial lease together with the business&#8217;s entity documents, contracts and growth plans.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm focuses on business law for owners and investors, including contracts, commercial leases, partnership disputes and commercial real estate matters.<\/li>\n<li>Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Natalie Martinez is also a lawyer at the firm.<\/li>\n<li>Offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. The firm works with business owners in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Aventura, Doral, Brickell, Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.<\/li>\n<li>The focus is on protections you can negotiate before signing, not on options that appear after a dispute starts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Questions About Commercial Lease Negotiation<\/h2>\n<p>Commercial lease terms are often open to negotiation before signing, even when the landlord presents a standard form.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer if the broker says the form is standard?<\/summary><p>Standard forms still contain business terms such as rent steps, exit rights and owner liability. Those terms can be changed before you sign.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I already signed a letter of intent?<\/summary><p>The wording of the letter decides which of its terms bind either side. Bring it to the consultation so the review starts there.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a lease shorten the time to sue?<\/summary><p>No. Florida makes a contract term void if it sets a time to begin an action shorter than the statute of limitations (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who pays attorney&#8217;s fees in a lease dispute?<\/summary><p>Each side generally pays its own fees unless a contract or statute says otherwise (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/319153\/opinion\/Opinion_SC02-1953.pdf\">Price v. Tyler<\/a>). If a lease lets one side recover fees for enforcing it, a court may also allow fees to the other side when it prevails (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does the first step cost?<\/summary><p>The first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-professional-man-signs-a-contract-at-a-desk-in-a-classic-o-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A professional man signs a contract at a desk in a classic office setting.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Schedule Your Lease Review Before You Sign<\/h2>\n<p>If a lease is waiting for your signature, contact KEW Legal now, before open terms become terms your business lives with for years.<\/p>\n<p>Tell us the signing date, the rent schedule and any personal liability request in the draft. Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a>. Our offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Negotiate Your Lease With Counsel<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard forms are still negotiable<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A form presented by a broker or landlord still contains business terms such as rent increases, exit rights and owner liability. Those terms can be changed before you sign.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect your investment<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers review the lease with your business goals in mind, including how the space will be used, what it will cost over time and how you can leave if plans change.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear explanations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain each clause in plain language so you can make informed decisions about the terms you accept and the terms you push back on.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Counsel for owners and investors<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team works with business owners and property investors, including owners who live outside Florida and need a lease reviewed and managed from a distance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Do Not Sign a Letter of Intent Without Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring any letter of intent or draft lease to your consultation before you sign or pay a deposit.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Bring Your Lease to a Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Bring Your Lease to a Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Lease Terms We Review and Negotiate<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rent and escalations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Base rent, annual increases, percentage rent and the timing of each payment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Term, renewal and exit rights<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lease length, renewal options, early termination rights and what happens at the end of the term.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permitted use and operating terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The uses your business is allowed to make of the space, hours of operation and restrictions that may affect your plans.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common area and operating charges<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common area maintenance (CAM) charges, taxes, insurance and how they are calculated and billed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assignment and subleasing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your ability to transfer the lease to a buyer or bring in a subtenant if your business changes hands.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Speak With KEW Legal About Your Commercial Lease. 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