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Commercial real estate

What is commercial real estate?

Commercial real estate is any piece of property used for business purposes. There are several different types of property that could be classified as commercial. Offices, whether they are downtown or in a suburb, and retail spaces both fall into the category. Note that multifamily real estate may also be considered commercial. Multi-family spaces include apartment buildings—like high-rises, duplexes, and garden apartments.

Understanding commercial leases

In most cases, business owners lease a property from an investor rather than purchase the property for themselves. Whether you are the lessee or the lessor, you should understand the basics of commercial leases. There are no standardized forms for commercial leases, but in most cases a commercial lease will include the following:

·         The length of the lease. This could be a year, five years, ten years, or longer.

·         How much you owe as a security deposit.

·         Your monthly lease payments. The lessor may require that you pay a portion of your business' profits. Others require that you pay a portion or even all of your operating costs.

·         Other details about the property. For example, there may be a clause indicating what type of signage you're allowed to use.

·         Information about competitors. The lessor may agree not to lease space in the same building to any businesses that are similar to yours.

Usually, a lawyer will write a commercial lease. As lawyer, Richard Sierra, notes, "It is unlikely that a lay person would understand the language and clauses contained in a commercial lease." You should have a qualified lawyer review your commercial lease before signing.

Choosing where to lease

When you're looking for a commercial space to lease for your business, there are many factors you must take into consideration.

One of the primary things to consider is the neighborhood:

·         Is there enough traffic in the area to give your business the desired visibility?

·         Will there be enough parking for your customers?

·         Do people who live near there have a need for your business?

Consider zoning laws

Zoning laws may also influence where you choose to set up your business. These laws dictate how property in a certain area can be used.

Your property must be located in a commercial zone in order to operate your business. This means that the city has given permission for businesses to operate in that area.

The particular laws in your area will list for what purposes you are permitted to use the property for, including what kinds of construction or renovations you can make to the property.

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Marlyn Joan Wiener
Marlyn Joan Wiener
26

18851 NE 29th Avenue Suite 700, Aventura, FL 33180

Bar #13181(FL)     License for 2005 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Business | Commercial real estate | Real estate | Real Property
Stephen Kyle Hachey
Stephen Kyle Hachey
21

15619 Premiere Dr. #104a, Tampa, FL 33624

Bar #15322(FL)     License for 2005 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Business | Commercial real estate | Contracts and agreements | Foreclosure | Landlord or tenant | Real estate | Real Property | Residential real estate
Joseph Ryan Bachand
Joseph Ryan Bachand
74

959 N. Cocoa Blvd. Ste. 1, Cocoa, FL 32922

Bar #31666(FL)     License for 1994 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Business | Commercial real estate | Contracts and agreements | Criminal defense | Debt collection | Family | Foreclosure | Personal injury
Justin Infurna
Justin Infurna
50

121 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1500, Orlando, FL 32801

Bar #84284(FL)     License for 2010 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and debt | Business | Commercial real estate | Constitutional | Contracts and agreements | Corporate and incorporation | Criminal defense | Elder law | Estate planning | Government | Tax
Charles Edward Muller, II
Charles Edward Muller, II
45

Bank of America Building 701 Brickell Ave., Suite 1550, Miami, FL 33131

Bar #239356(FL)     License for 1977 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and debt | Business | Chapter 13 bankruptcy | Chapter 7 bankruptcy | Commercial real estate | Contracts and agreements | Credit repair | Foreclosure | Lawsuits and disputes | Litigation | Probate | Real estate | Real Property | Residential real estate | Tax
Kevin Francis Jursinski
Kevin Francis Jursinski
59

15701 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Bar #318851(FL)     License for 1981 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Business | Commercial real estate | Construction and development | Foreclosure | Real estate
Andrew Bruce Blasi
Andrew Bruce Blasi
30

7777 Glades Rd Ste 400, Boca Raton, FL 334344193

Bar #370983(FL)     License for 1983 years

Practice Areas: Commercial real estate | Estate planning | Litigation | Probate | Real estate | Residential real estate
Michael S ('Mike') Hagen
Michael S ('Mike') Hagen
24

5290 Summerlin Commons Way Ste 1003, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Bar #454788(FL)     License for 1985 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Administrative law | Commercial real estate | Estate planning | Government | Mediation | Probate | Real estate | Real Property | Residential real estate | Tax
Moises Kaba, III
Moises Kaba, III
26

Hialeah Commerce Center1840 W. 49th Street, Suite 100, Hialeah, FL 33012

Bar #570125(FL)     License for 1986 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Civil rights | Commercial real estate | Corporate and incorporation | Criminal defense | Discrimination | Estate planning | Family | Health care | Immigration | Medical malpractice | Nursing home abuse and neglect | Personal injury | Residential real estate | Social security | Workers compensation
Ron S. Bilu
Ron S. Bilu
18

2760 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 330695727

Bar #632651(FL)     License for 2003 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and debt | Business | Class action | Commercial real estate | Contracts and agreements | Copyright application | Corporate and incorporation | Debt settlement | Estate planning | Foreclosure | Immigration | Insurance | Litigation | Mediation | Partnership | Personal injury | Power of attorney | Real estate | Real Property | Residential real estate | State | local | and municipal law
Roy David Oppenheim
Roy David Oppenheim
28

2500 Weston Rd Suite 209, Weston, FL 33331-3618

Bar #710016(FL)     License for 1987 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Class action | Commercial real estate | Employee benefits | Entertainment | Foreclosure | Limited liability company (LLC) | Litigation | Medical malpractice | Partnership | Personal injury | Real estate

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