Medical Office Lease: A General Guide
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What is a Medical Office Lease?
A medical office lease is a type of commercial lease agreement an owner of a medical practice will sign with a landlord to rent a commercial space for their medical practice. The commercial space will need to be equipped for the unique needs of a medical practice, which may include examination rooms and places to house unique medical equipment.
A commercial real estate lawyer with a background in the medical industry will serve as a valuable resource for medical practice owners during commercial lease review and negotiations with the potential landlord. These lawyers are equipped with a unique background to understand the common terms in medical office lease agreements, and understand what is fair and needed to make sure the medical practice is set up to succeed.
Common Terms in a Medical Office Lease
Medical office leases can vary based on their terms, but below are some common terms you may find:
Rent Amount and Escalations
The first thing you will want to understand is what the monthly rental amount is for the lease and if there any baked in escalations. Rent escalations can be common in commercial leases since their terms can be 5-10 years in length.
Use of Premise Clause
This clause will outline how the commercial space can be used by the tenant. As it relates to medical practices, you will want to make sure the medical practice can use the space to meet all of the unique requirements a medical practice will have.
Improvements and Modifications
Common for medical offices, modifications and renovations may be required to make sure the space is suitable to run a medical practice. Understanding what a tenant is allowed to do in terms of improving the space is important to make sure it fits your plans.
Maintenance and Repairs
The medical office lease will outline who is responsible for maintenance costs and any repairs that may be needed throughout the lifetime of the lease. Make sure you understand who is responsible for paying for these so you can budget accordingly and have no surprises in the future.
Compliance with Laws
A medical practice lease will reference local and federal regulations, especially ones related to healthcare facilities. Some of these regulations may be related to HIPAA for patient privacy and the ADA for patients with disabilities. You will need to make sure you’re in compliance with these regulations so you do not breach the lease agreement.
Renewal & Termination
Lease agreements will have language around when and how the lease renews or how a tenant or landlord can get out of the lease. Make sure you are clear on this language and know any obligations you may have for renewals or terminating the lease.
Insurance Requirements
Lastly, a medical office lease will detail the insurance requirements (type of policies and amount) a medical practice will need to have to stay in compliance with the lease. Landlords will want to make sure the medical practice is covered so they reduce their default risk in the future.
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Allan K.
After graduating Columbia University and The University of Pennsylvania Law School, Allan Kassenoff spent 25 years as a litigator representing Fortune 100 companies, first at Kaye Scholer, LLP and then as a partner at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Amongst the many awards he has received over the years, Allan has been named one of the “Leading Litigators in America” by Lawdragon 500 and a “Local/National Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation.
"Allan was easy to work with, sharp and responsive. Highly recommend."
Mike R.
Rusco Law combines big-firm expertise with small-firm personal attention to give a limited set of clients unparalleled representation and service. We provide: • Complete litigation services, from pre-filing demands through Supreme Court appeals. Extensive experience in commercial, employment, tribal, and personal injury matters. • Sophisticated business counseling with an emphasis on start ups, including formation, risk management, internal governance, employment policy, regulatory advocacy, and trademark/trade secret/patent protection. • Detailed contract negotiation, review, and compliance monitoring, including major construction and service agreements. • Full-spectrum legal support for principals and their families, including passionate injury representation, including childcare and playground accidents.
"Reliable Texas counsel under tight deadline Mike was responsive, clear, and efficient from start to finish. Fair pricing, transparent communication, and he delivered exactly what was promised — well before the court deadline. His paralegal team made the filing process seamless, and I was kept informed throughout. Professional, no-nonsense, and easy to work with. Would absolutely engage him again. Highly recommended."
Michelle T.
I am an experienced, well-rounded attorney with a background specializing in trusts and estates, contracts and business law. I have extensive experience working with simple contracts all the way up to multi-million dollar deals.
"Michelle provided a review of the document, provided feedback and suggested changes both in writing and verbally. She delivered on time as promised."
Alen A.
Alen Aydinian is a seasoned real estate attorney with a wealth of experience in handling transactional matters, real estate transactions, and lease agreements. As a licensed real estate broker, Alen Aydinian brings a unique perspective to the table, allowing clients to benefit from both legal expertise and practical industry knowledge. He is a trusted advisor in the realm of real estate transactions and lease agreements. Whether representing buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants, Alen Aydinian is committed to providing strategic counsel and dedicated advocacy every step of the way. Clients rely on him for sound legal guidance, proactive problem-solving, and unwavering support throughout the transaction process.
"Don't hesitate hiring Alen for your commercial lease reviews! Alen took his time teaching and explaining to me exactly what I should look for before signing a commercial lease!"
Chia-Fen Y.
Attorney Yu represents clients in business and real estate transactions and has successfully handled more than 200 cases. She has experience in corporate law, including forming legal entities, employment law and workers’ compensation law matters pertaining to wage and hour violations, industrial injuries, misclassifications, and other employment-related torts and contracts. Attorney Yu works with employers to address employee relationship issues, develop effective policies and craft employment agreements. Attorney Yu regularly advises clients on the legal and business aspects of potential investments, ongoing business operations, debt collections, shareholders and partners disputes, business purchase agreements, risk assessment, intellectual property disputes, and potential contract disputes. She regularly handles real estate law matters such as landlord-tenant disputes, lease agreements, buy-sell disputes, title disputes, and construction disputes. She also has substantial experience settling debts, and she drafts, reviews and negotiates settlement agreements. Attorney Yu conducts extensive legal research and provides on-point legal advice to both corporate and individual clients.
"Quick and easy to work with. Was patient with me and answered all my questions."
August 3, 2023
Noelle S.
I have been practicing law in Minnesota for the past 17 years, in general civil practice. My primary focus is employment law and contracts.
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Shane S.
I have 13+ years of experience as a real estate, construction, and general transactional lawyer focused on drafting and negotiating commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, contractor and design professional agreements, etc.
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