Negotiation and Drafting Office Leases Author:John Wood, Alan Di Sciullo "Negotiating and Drafting Office Leases" offers a practical roadmap through the entire negotiation process. It reviews the clauses of a typical complex modern lease in detail, with explanation and commentary, informing readers of the legal and financial consequences they may face. Among the topics covered are pitfalls created by other agreements... more » entered into by the parties to a lease; negotiating strategies and styles; environmental compliance obligations and the need for comprehensive due diligence; the "Porter's Wage" escalation provision; tenant monitoring of landlord's escalation calculations; guarantors and security deposits; proving the existence of a lease when the original document is lost; repairs and maintenance; assignments and subleases; quiet enjoyment; expansion space; bankruptcy; work letters; restrictive clauses; renewals and options; financing development through participation leases; and many others. This book is updated as needed, generally two times each year.« less