The attorneys at Bennett & Belfort, P.C., represent both commercial and residential landlords and tenants throughout the Greater Boston area. Our attorneys can assist clients in all facets of landlord tenant law, including the drafting and negotiation of lease agreements, the litigation of complex lease terms, the treatment of security deposits, damage to property, issues relating to possession of property, litigating housing discrimination matters, evictions and the abatement and collection of rent.

Commercial Lease Drafting, Review, and Negotiation

The attorneys at Bennett & Belfort, P.C., are cognizant of how important it is to have clear, unambiguous language in a lease agreement.

There are numerous important provisions that should be carefully negotiated in commercial lease agreements, including, but not limited to, terms such as: options to extend the tenancy and how to establish fair market value for rent; renovations to be performed by the landlord and/or tenant; acceleration clauses in the event of breach, representations of the landlord relative to whether or not the premises are accepted in “as is” condition; maintenance and repair obligations; covenant of quiet enjoyment; the ability to sublease or assign the premises; what is or is not included in common area maintenance (CAM) charges; use exclusions; and hazardous materials indemnification.

The vigilant drafting of clear lease terms helps protect our clients’ interests. Clear lease terms assist parties to avoid costly litigation and/or mitigate their legal costs associated with litigation if formal process is necessary.

Evictions

Bennett & Belfort P.C., handles evictions in both residential and commercial landlord-tenant relationships. While evictions often result from the non-payment of rent, evictions can result from any breach of the landlord-tenant agreement, when a tenant abandons the premises, or when a tenant holds over and refuses to move out even after the tenancy has ended.

The attorneys at Bennett & Belfort, P.C., represent both landlords and tenants relating to many types of issues involved in the eviction process. Certain eviction matters can be resolved through negotiating a settlement agreement or securing an agreement for judgment. However, in certain cases, litigation is unavoidable, particularly when there is a dispute about possession of the property, adverse conditions at a property, who breached the terms of a lease first and whether such terms are a material violation and the amount of rent owed or scope of damages. Whether we are representing a landlord or a tenant, the attorneys at Bennett & Belfort, P.C., assist clients in navigating the many pitfalls of landlord-tenant law. We are dedicated to aggressively protecting our clients’ interests and ensuring that they receive the full benefit of their legal rights.

Bennett & Belfort, P.C., represents clients in a variety of types of commercial lease drafting, review, and negotiation. If you have a lease related legal issue to discuss with our attorneys, please call (617) 577-8800 x203 and ask to speak to Todd Bennett or e-mail: tbennett@bennettandbelfort.com.

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