Risky Business: Signing a Commercial Lease

Congratulations! You’ve found what looks like the perfect place to open your small business or nonprofit. But be careful—what you don’t know could turn your dream location into a nightmare. Commercial leases are very different from apartment or house leases. In Florida, they offer fewer protections and often include complicated provisions. The fine print can create problems if you don’t understand it.

First, make sure you are allowed to run your business in that location. Zoning rules, sign rules, and limits on how a property can be used can be confusing. …

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