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Lease Review Analyzer

When reviewing any commercial lease, whether for a new deal or renewal negotiation.

Real Estate

The Prompt

Review the following lease from the [TENANT/LANDLORD] perspective:

Property type: [e.g., office, retail, industrial, multifamily]
Lease type: [e.g., NNN, modified gross, full service]
Term: [DURATION]
Annual rent: [AMOUNT]

Analyze each provision and identify:
1. Base rent, escalations, and total cost of occupancy
2. CAM charges — how calculated, capped, auditable?
3. Maintenance split — who handles structural, HVAC, plumbing, cosmetic?
4. Assignment and subletting — consent standard, recapture rights, profit sharing
5. Default provisions — notice periods, cure rights, cross-default
6. Renewal options — terms, notice deadlines, rent reset mechanism
7. Early termination — rights, penalties, conditions
8. Insurance requirements — types, limits, additional insured
9. Exclusive use and co-tenancy (retail)
10. Restoration and surrender obligations

For each provision, note:
- Whether it's market standard or non-standard
- Risk level for my client (HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW)
- Recommended revision language

Lease:
[PASTE LEASE TEXT]

Example Output

A section-by-section analysis with market comparison, risk ratings, and specific markup suggestions.

Tips

  • Specify the property type — retail leases have different market terms than office leases.
  • Ask about local market norms if you're unfamiliar with the jurisdiction.
  • Pay extra attention to the operating expense and CAM provisions — that's where hidden costs live.

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