by Rob Dreger | Apr 8, 2015 | Illinois Congress, Real Estate, Small Business Tips
For the last several weeks, we’ve looked at the many complex facets of commercial leases. Now I would like to take a step back from this topic to discuss an immediate issue that may affect homebuyers across the state of Illinois. The Proposed Bill in the Pipeline On...
by Rob Dreger | Mar 24, 2015 | Commercial Lease Terms, Small Business Tips
In my last few posts, I have discussed commercial lease provisions and delved into some of the core terms. In this post, I will provide a brief definition of several additional lease terms that are typically included in every commercial lease. These definitions are...
by Rob Dreger | Mar 12, 2015 | Commercial Lease Terms, Small Business Tips
In my last two posts, I have discussed commercial lease provisions and focused on identifying the manner in which commercial rent is calculated and the operational cost items that may be included as Additional Rent. In this post, I will now provide a brief summary of...
by Rob Dreger | Mar 4, 2015 | Commercial Lease Terms, Lease Agreements, Small Business Tips
Over the last several weeks, we’ve looked at how to choose commercial space and negotiate a lease for your business. Now I’d like to focus on the best way to determine a fair monthly rent based on the square footage. This may seem like a straightforward process, but...
by Rob Dreger | Feb 26, 2015 | Commercial Lease Terms, Lease Agreements, Small Business Tips
Renting a commercial property for your business involves several careful steps. Over the past few weeks, we’ve discussed the differences between commercial and residential leases. In addition, I’ve explained how to identify some general features of a lease that may be...