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Commercial Lease Personal Guarantees: Questions to Ask Before Signing

October 27, 2026 by Deal Maker
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A personal guarantee can put an owner’s assets behind a company’s lease. Ask who signs, what is covered, when liability ends and what happens after assignment.

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What Should You Negotiate Besides Rent in a Commercial Lease?

October 9, 2026 by Deal Maker
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Base rent is only one part of a commercial lease. Use this practical framework to negotiate operating costs, build-out, repairs, flexibility, renewal rights, and downside protection.

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