Disability

Any individual or business entity entering into a commercial lease should make sure the lease specifically addresses compliance issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Overlooking this area in a business lease can bring about costly and tedious litigation for owners, landlords, and property managers. ADA Issues in Commercial Leases Under the ADA, anyone who owns, leases, or operates a "place of public accommodation" must ensure the property complies with ADA regulations. In a commercial lease, the first question is thus: Is the landlord or the tenant responsible for compliance? In any commercial lease, the terms should clearly state ...