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Brent A. Levison to Speak at Miami-Dade's Ethical Governance Day 2026
Brent A. Levison, franchise and commercial real estate attorney, has been invited to serve as a guest speaker for the 16th Annual Ethical Governance Day, a coun...
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What Are CAM Charges? A Complete Guide for Commercial Tenants
You've negotiated your base rent, shaken hands on the deal, and feel good about the numbers — then you get the actual lease and notice a line item called CAM ch...
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Permitted Use Clauses in Commercial Leases: What Tenants Must Know
You found the perfect space. The location is right, the square footage works, and the rent fits your budget. But buried inside that commercial lease is a provis...
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CAM Caps Commercial Lease Guide: Cumulative vs. Non-Cumulative
By Brent A. Levison, P.A. | Commercial Real Estate & Business Law If you've ever signed a commercial lease for office, retail, or warehouse space, you've al...
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Florida's Commercial Rental Sales Tax — What Tenants Need to Know in 2026
By Brent A. Levison, P.A. | Commercial Real Estate & Business Law If you lease office space, retail storefronts, warehouse facilities, or any other commerci...
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Important Franchise Lease Agreement Terms Every Franchisee Should Know
Signing a franchise lease without understanding its key terms is one of the most costly mistakes a franchisee can make. Unlike a standard retail lease, a franch...
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Why Flat-Fee Billing Works Better for Commercial Real Estate Leasing
Flat-fee billing has become an increasingly powerful model in commercial real estate leasing — and for good reason. It aligns the interests of attorney and clie...
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What Is a Franchise Lease Agreement? A Complete Guide for Franchisees
If you're entering the world of franchising, understanding your lease is just as important as understanding your franchise agreement. A franchise lease agreemen...
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Why Listening Is the Most Important Skill in Commercial Lease Negotiation
Listening to the client — and truly understanding their business model, operational realities, and long-term goals — is the foundation of effective representati...
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