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10 Commercial Lease Errors You Can't Afford to Make

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Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 55 minutes
Nicholas Mollmann
Lorenzo Murillo
Adriana Peters
Elizabeth Jones
Joshua Gorsky
Bryan Vega
Elizabeth Rogers
With Nicholas P. Mollmann from Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP + 6 others
Recorded February 05, 2026.
Product ID 101563

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Overview

Real-World Examples, Case Studies, and Drafting Tips

One overlooked clause or ambiguous definition in a commercial lease can cost your client tens - or even hundreds - of thousands of dollars. Don't let unfavorable language slip through unnoticed and become binding. This course provides the insights and practical strategies you need to draft, review, and negotiate leases that protect your client's interests, minimize risk, and align with their business goals. Spot traps before they become unanticipated costs, legal liabilities, operational disruptions, or other unfavorable consequences - register today!

  • Protect clients from costly mistakes with rent, escalations, and CAM provisions.
  • Prevent lease provisions from hamstringing your client's operations and growth plans.
  • Anticipate the top areas of risk when it comes to definitions, ambiguity, and interrelated provisions.
  • Reduce risk of disputes stemming from poorly drafted default and termination language.
  • Avoid costly oversights by ensuring thorough due diligence and proper execution.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Mismanaging Rent, Escalation, and CAM Provisions
  2. Not Tailoring the Lease to Your Client's Business, Risk Tolerance, and Operational Needs
  3. Overlooking Options and Flexibility: Renewal, Expansion, Early Termination, and Purchase Options
  4. Neglecting Interrelated Provisions / Creating Contradictions and Unintended Liabilities
  5. Overlooking Critical Definitions and Allowing in Ambiguity
  6. Failing to Craft Default and Termination Provisions Carefully
  7. Assignment and Sublease Language Pitfalls
  8. Neglecting the Front-End and Back-End Practicalities

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total

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Florida CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Real Estate

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Iowa CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 6: "10 Commercial Lease Errors You Can't Afford to Make" is an accredited program under the regulations of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education. It is planned that this program will provide a maximum of 6.0 hours of unmoderated activity credit toward the mandatory continuing legal education requirements under the Iowa rule, including 0.0 hour of legal ethics unmoderated activity credit.

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Montana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Areas of Professional Practice

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OnDemand - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 7.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

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Ohio CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 6 Real Property - Business, Commercial and Industrial

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OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction. This course is approved for 6.0 hours of specialization credit by the Ohio State Bar Association in the category of Real Property - Business, Commercial and Industrial.

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Oklahoma CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

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Tennessee CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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Texas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 6 Real Estate Law
  • 6 Property Owner's Association Real Estate

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OnDemand - Texas CLE - 6: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 6.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement. This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for attorneys and paralegals in the following specialty fields: 6.0 - Property Owner's Association Real Estate; 6.0 - Real Estate

Video Download - Texas CLE - 6: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 6.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement. This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for attorneys and paralegals in the following specialty fields: 6.0 - Property Owner's Association Real Estate; 6.0 - Real Estate

Utah CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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Virginia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

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Vermont CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

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Washington CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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Wisconsin CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

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West Virginia CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits

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Wyoming CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 6: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

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Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. Mismanaging Rent, Escalation, and CAM Provisions

    1. Rent, Escalations, and CAM: Common Mistakes and Best Practices
    2. Maintenance, Repairs, and Capital Improvements
    3. Rent Abatement and Deferrals
    4. Force Majeure/Operational Disruptions

  2. Not Tailoring the Lease to Your Client's Business, Risk Tolerance, and Operational Needs

    1. Real-World Examples of Untailored Leases Gone Wrong
    2. Use and Operational Restrictions
    3. Insurance and Indemnification: What Attorneys Miss

  3. Overlooking Options and Flexibility: Renewal, Expansion, Early Termination, and Purchase Options

  4. Neglecting Interrelated Provisions / Creating Contradictions and Unintended Liabilities

    1. Top Areas Where Contradictions or Overlaps Usually Appear
    2. Real-World Examples
    3. Red Flags Checklist and Lease Drafting Pointers

  5. Overlooking Critical Definitions and Allowing in Ambiguity

    1. 10 Definitions That Cause the Most Disputes
    2. Case Law Review
    3. Drafting Tips and Suggested Language

  6. Failing to Craft Default and Termination Provisions Carefully

    1. Defining Default Clearly
    2. Notice and Cure Periods
    3. Remedies and Termination Rights
    4. Security Deposits and Guarantees
    5. Dispute Resolution

  7. Assignment and Sublease Language Pitfalls

  8. Neglecting the Front-End and Back-End Practicalities

    1. Screening and Due Diligence
    2. Coordination with Existing Leases / Subordination & Estoppel Certificates
    3. Ensuring Proper Execution and Signatures
    4. Proper Lease Modifications

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Real estate professionals and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Nicholas P Mollmann
Nicholas P.
Mollmann
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Lorenzo R Murillo
Lorenzo R.
Murillo
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Adriana M Peters
Adriana M.
Peters
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Elizabeth M Jones
Elizabeth M.
Jones
Shutts & Bowen LLP
Joshua M Gorsky
Joshua M.
Gorsky
Mandelbaum Barrett PC
Bryan N Vega
Bryan N.
Vega
Meland Budwick, P.A.
Elizabeth M Rogers
Elizabeth M.
Rogers
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Speaker bio
Nicholas P Mollmann

Nicholas P. Mollmann

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Nicholas Mollmann

is a Partner with Taft Stettinius & Hollister in Indianapolis, Indiana. His practice is focused on all aspects of the acquisition, financing, construction, development, leasing, management, and disposition of commercial and residential real estate. He counsels land owners, real estate developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, brokers, and property management companies regarding single-family, multi-family, mixed-use, retail, industrial, office and other commercial properties. Prior to joining Taft, Nicholas was in-house counsel for multiple Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law and a bachelor's degree in finance, with distinction, from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. Nicholas is recognized as one of the "Ones to Watch" by Best Lawyers in America® for real estate law.

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Lorenzo R Murillo

Lorenzo R. Murillo

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Lorenzo Murillo

is an attorney at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP's Indianapolis office with a specialized focus on real estate law. His expertise encompasses a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and commercial leasing, along with adept handling of lender-side loan documentation work. Mr. Murillo has successfully facilitated numerous transactions including portfolio real estate dispositions for multiple clients and loan documentation work for a prominent nation-wide lender. He earned his J.D. degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and his B.A. degree in political science from Indiana University. Mr. Murillo's academic tenure was distinguished by several leadership roles: he was an associate editor of the Indiana Law Review, chair of the Indy Bar Law Student Division, and a member of the Hispanic Law Society. He is also a 2019 ICLEO Fellow.

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Adriana M Peters

Adriana M. Peters

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Adriana Peters

is a member of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC's Real Estate Group in Roseland, New Jersey. She brings more than 20 years of in-house and private experience directing legal efforts with regard to real estate development, construction and finance. Ms. Peters is a trusted advisor to local, regional and national landlords and tenants on commercial leasing matters spanning all asset types. Prior to joining CSG Law, she worked with Lightstone Group, one of the largest, privately-held real estate management and development companies in the country with a commercial real estate portfolio of over 6 million square feet. As Lightstone's general counsel, Ms. Peters was deeply involved with commercial leasing and various transactions across the company's portfolio, overseeing the legal components of Lightstone's acquisition, development, disposition, financing and land use functions on a national scale. She earned her J.D. degree from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. Ms. Peters is admitted to practice in New Jersey and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

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Elizabeth M Jones

Elizabeth M. Jones

Shutts & Bowen LLP
Elizabeth Jones

is a partner in the West Palm Beach office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where she is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group. Ms. Jones has significant experience in a wide range of Florida real estate issues, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing, entitlement, and development of all types of commercial property, including office buildings, retail centers, industrial, and mixed-use developments. She also represents home and apartment builders in the acquisition and development of land. Her recent experience has focused on representing landlords and investors in the purchase, sale, leasing, and management of several Class "A" office buildings and parks throughout Florida, many of which have received publicity as "deals of the year." Prior to joining Shutts & Bowen LLP, Ms. Jones began her career for a well-respected Broward County lobbying firm, where she practiced in the areas of commercial real estate, corporate, regulatory compliance, and governmental consulting. She earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University and is admitted to practice in Florida and the District of Columbia. Ms. Jones has been recognized multiple times for her real estate practice by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America®, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Joshua M Gorsky

Joshua M. Gorsky

Mandelbaum Barrett PC
Joshua Gorsky

is a partner in Mandelbaum Barrett PC's Real Estate, Commercial Lending and Business Law Practice Groups in Roseland, New Jersey. His practice focuses on real estate, transactional and corporate law. He regularly represents real estate owners and investors in the purchase, sale and financing of various types of commercial property, including apartments, retail, office, mixed use, industrial and vacant land. Joshua also represents local, regional and national lending institutions in transactions securing commercial real estate and other business assets. He is involved in land use and zoning law, appearing before municipal zoning and planning boards on behalf of his clients. Finally, Mr. Gorsky represents both landlords and tenants in complex leasing transactions involving all property types. Prior to practicing law and joining Mandelbaum Barrett PC, he worked in the commercial real estate finance industry. During his tenure, he negotiated construction, bridge and permanent financing for his clients. He earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University's School of Law and is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York. Mr. Gorsky is a Board Member for the Mental Health Association, a non-profit organization promoting mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. In 2025, he was named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers "Rising Star" list.

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Bryan N Vega

Bryan N. Vega

Meland Budwick, P.A.
Bryan Vega

is a partner at Meland Budwick, P.A., where he focuses his practice on real estate, corporate, and transactional matters. He serves as co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Corporate Group. Before joining the firm, he was an attorney at Greenberg Traurig. Mr. Vega represents national and regional real estate developers, private investors, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions. His real estate practice includes the acquisition, disposition, financing, development, construction, operation, and leasing of a broad range of asset types, such as mixed-use and retail developments, office buildings, hospitality projects, industrial centers, condominiums, multifamily properties, and other commercial and residential properties. He routinely drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial and residential real estate documents, including purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, closing and conveyance instruments, and lease agreements. He also performs title and survey due diligence and oversees commercial and residential real estate closings. In his corporate and transactional practice, Mr. Vega advises clients on corporate structuring and entity formation, including the formation of limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships. He drafts operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other organizational documents, and negotiates complex structures, including joint ventures and general partner/limited partner arrangements. He also serves as outside general counsel to a wide range of companies, assisting with general corporate governance, contracts, and other day-to-day transactional matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and is admitted to practice in Florida. He has been listed for inclusion in Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation (2025), The Best Lawyers in America "Ones to Watch" (2023-Present), and Daily Business Review Florida Legal Awards "On the Rise" (2022).

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Elizabeth M Rogers

Elizabeth M. Rogers

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Elizabeth Rogers

is a partner with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Detroit (Southfield), Michigan. She has over 20 years of experience driving complex transactions for international and national companies and closely held businesses. She has a substantial background in handling real estate, business, and general civil litigation matters and advises her clients concerning multi-billion-dollar, multi-state commercial real property and other asset-based transactions, public-private partnerships, entitlements, development, zoning, capitalization, leasing, construction, and corporate governance. In addition to practicing law in the private sector, Ms. Rogers has served as a senior assistant corporation counsel with the largest municipality in the State of Michigan and has advised governmental and quasi-governmental agencies regarding all manner of real estate, zoning and administrative matters, legal strategy, and risk mitigation. She presents complex legal concepts to elected and appointed officials and philanthropic and community organizations and regularly collaborates with stakeholders and other industry leaders regarding legislative and policy matters. She earned her J.D. at University of Michigan Law School and is admitted to practice in Michigan and New York. She has been recognized as a "Go-To Lawyer" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

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