How to file a Conciliation Court Claim:

If you have a claim under $10,000.00 and you live in Hennepin County you can file a claim in Hennepin County Conciliation Court. You can find the form on line and download the form. You can also pick up the form at the Conciliation Court in Room 306 in the...

Ten things to consider when negotiating a Commercial Lease

1. The initial draft of a Commercial Lease will mostly favor the landlord. There is no standard commercial lease form and a there are many opportunities for tenants to negotiate better lease terms to give them some protection. 2. It is important to know the local commercial rental market by...

What is CAM?

Most commercial retail leases are triple net leases. This means the landlord passes through the Landlord’s expenses to maintain the common areas to the tenants on a pro-rata basis. These expenses generally include real estate taxes, property insurance and CAM. CAM is an acronym for "Common Area Maintenance." It is...