As we move deeper into 2025, Massachusetts businesses face an increasingly complex commercial real estate market. Whether you're leasing your first retail space in Fall River or negotiating new terms on office space in Boston, your commercial lease isn’t just paperwork—it’s a long-term commitment that can either protect or expose your business.
At Percy Law Group, PC, we’ve spent decades helping businesses safeguard their future through smart, strategic legal guidance. One of the most overlooked—but critical—steps business owners can take is to have their commercial lease reviewed and revised by a qualified attorney. It’s not just about understanding the terms; it’s about making sure those terms protect you.
What Is a Commercial Lease Review—and Why Does It Matter?
A commercial lease is a legally binding agreement between a landlord and a business tenant. It outlines the rights, responsibilities, and liabilities of both parties—but these documents are rarely drafted with the tenant’s best interest in mind.
Without legal review, tenants in Massachusetts often sign leases that contain hidden costs, vague terms, or clauses that could result in major financial liability. A proper lease review isn’t just about redlining grammar—it’s about identifying real-world risks.
Key Pitfalls We Regularly Address:
- Rent escalation clauses that can dramatically increase your monthly expenses
- Hidden maintenance obligations that may cost thousands annually
- Vague renewal or termination options that limit your business flexibility
- Inadequate indemnity or liability clauses that leave you exposed in legal disputes
How Percy Law Group, PC Helps Protect Your Business
At Percy Law Group, PC, we tailor every lease review and revision to your business’s unique goals and risks. Based in Massachusetts, we understand the state-specific commercial real estate laws and local market trends that affect your lease.
Our Lease Review Process:
- Initial Consultation: We get to know your business, your goals, and your concerns.
- Clause-by-Clause Analysis: Our team thoroughly reviews each part of your lease, identifying areas that could harm your operations or limit your flexibility.
- Strategic Recommendations: We explain the risks and recommend targeted revisions.
- Landlord Negotiation Support: We negotiate directly or support you in pushing for favorable changes.
Whether you’re signing a new lease or renewing an existing one, our commercial lease lawyers in Massachusetts ensure your agreement works for you—not just your landlord.
Recent Legal Developments: Why Lease Language Matters More Than Ever in 2025
Over the past several years, Massachusetts courts have made it clear: vague or one-sided lease terms can—and will—be enforced if left unchallenged.
For example:
- In Cummings Properties, LLC v. Hines, the court upheld an aggressive rent acceleration clause, reinforcing the importance of fair and clearly negotiated damage provisions.
- Massachusetts lease disputes have increasingly focused on what’s not said—gaps in language that create room for interpretation, often favoring landlords.
This trend highlights why a careful legal eye on your lease in 2025 isn’t optional—it’s essential.
What Should Be Revised in a Lease? Common Traps and Better Options
Here are a few clauses we often revise to better protect our clients:
Client Story: Real Protection, Real Results
A Massachusetts tech startup came to Percy Law Group, PC, after being stuck in a lease with escalating rent and unanticipated renovation obligations. Our team uncovered multiple high-risk provisions that could have led to hundreds of thousands in liability. We negotiated a revised lease that capped rent increases, limited maintenance responsibilities, and introduced fair exit terms.
Today, they’re thriving—and legally protected.
Timing Matters: Why 2025 Is the Right Time to Review Your Lease
The Massachusetts commercial real estate market continues to evolve in 2025. With changing interest rates, shifting property values, and a competitive tenant environment, now is the time to:
- Renegotiate terms on renewal
- Get out of a bad lease before penalties increase
- Protect your business’s growth by planning for future needs
Don’t wait until you’re locked into a lease that restricts your operations or drains your profits. A few hours of legal review now can prevent years of regret.
Why Choose Percy Law Group, PC?
We’re more than just legal advisors—we’re partners in your business success. Percy Law Group, PC is known throughout Massachusetts for smart, strategic legal solutions that prioritize your long-term interests.
- Local Experience: We know Massachusetts commercial real estate inside and out.
- Personalized Service: We treat your lease like it’s our own.
- Full-Service Support: From lease negotiation to litigation, we’ve got you covered.
Get Started: Secure Your Business Future Today
Before you sign your next lease—or renew your current one—get a legal review that works in your favor. Contact Percy Law Group, PC at (508) 206-9900 to schedule a commercial lease review consultation today. Let’s ensure your lease sets your business up for success, not setbacks.