Dental Office Lease: A General Guide
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Quick Facts — Dental Office Lease Lawyers
- Avg cost to draft a Commercial Lease: $910.00
- Avg cost to review a Commercial Lease: $700.00
- Lawyers available: 267 dental lawyers
- Clients helped: 536 recent dental office lease projects
- Avg lawyer rating: 4.97 (91 reviews)
What is a Dental Office Lease?
A dental office lease is a type of commercial lease agreement a dental practice owner will sign with a landlord to rent the commercial space needed to run their dental practice. This type of lease will typically last for 5 to 10 years since there may need to be a significant investment in the buildout of the space and equipment.
Dental lawyers specialize in helping the owners of dental practices, including reviewing their commercial lease and handling contract negotiation.
Common Terms in a Dental Office Lease
Dental office leases can vary based on their terms, but below are some common terms you may find:
Rental Amount and Increases
This section will outline the monthly rent amount as well as outline rent increases that may be part of the contract.
Term of the Lease
This section will cover how long the lease will last, which is typically between 5 to 10 years for a dental practice.
Improvements and Modifications
This section will cover how the tenant can make modifications and improvements to the space. Given dentist offices typically require a lot of custom buildouts and equipment, this section of the dental office lease is particularly important.
Maintenance and Repairs
This section will cover who is responsible for making repairs and maintaining the office space. This is also important given the uniqueness of dental equipment and facilities.
Insurance and Liability
This section will outline the insurance requirements for the tenant and landlord. This may include malpractice insurance, property insurance, and general liability insurance. The landlord will want to require insurance to make sure the dental practice is covered and can continue to pay rent in case of any accidents or issues.
Compliance
This section will ensure the tenant complies with any relevant regulations, like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) and health and safety regulations.
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Matthew S.
I am a 1984 graduate of the Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University) and have been licensed in New Jersey for over 35 years. I have extensive experience in negotiating real estate, business contracts, and loan agreements. Depending on your needs I can work remotely or face-to-face. I offer prompt and courteous service and can tailor a contract and process to meet your needs.
"Matthew was prompt and professional and satisfied all requirements of my request!"
Brad H.
Brad is a business attorney with experience helping startup and growing companies in a variety of industries. He has served as general counsel for innovative companies and has developed a broad knowledge base that allows for a complete understanding of business needs.
"Great job from Brad. I will definitely contact him again if I need help again."
Michael O.
A corporate and commercial litigation attorney with transactional and civil litigation experience including corporate and finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, commercial contracts, bankruptcy, restructuring, international business transactions, general counsel services, real estate litigation, partnership, joint venture and contract disputes. Additional background skills and experience include investment banking, financial analysis, and management consulting. Sectors covered include technology, media, healthcare, franchises, small to medium enterprises, investment funds, and international business.
"He was amazing! He protected me from fraud and I will most definitely continue my business with him… Thank you Michael!"
September 6, 2023
Christian D.
Christian Davila received his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University and becoming a member of the State Bar of Texas in 2013. Before law school, he studied at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), and participated in multiple programs across various fields of study, including the University of Texas Medical Branch-School of Medicine’s “Early Medical School Acceptance Program,” and the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities’ “National Internship Program” at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Christian’s legal experience includes criminal law (both prosecution and defense), family law, transactional law, business litigation, real estate litigation, and general civil litigation. Christian was previously in-house counsel for a multi-million dollar apartment construction and management company, handling all property acquisition, document drafting, negotiations, and litigation. Christian is a former member of the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), and he has been distinguished by the National Trial Lawyers as one of their TOP 40 Civil Plaintiff attorneys in Texas UNDER 40 years old. He likes weightlifting, reading comicbooks, and being silly with his kids in his spare time.
September 6, 2023
Kahlee S.
I opened Hestia Legal when I was 6 months pregnant with the focus on educating and assisting families in my community. While the majority of my practice revolves around Estate Planning, I have a history of experience with contract and general business agreement drafting, discovery drafting, and general litigation document drafting.
September 6, 2023
Nadir C.
I am a licensed attorney in Illinois, I am currently a Regulatory Compliance Analyst.
September 11, 2023
Torrey L.
Torrey Livenick, Esq. is a fourth generation Colorado lawyer. Although she was born in California and raised in Nevada, she spent every summer in Colorado and knew she planned to make Denver her home. After graduating from Bryn Mawr College with a degree in Classical Culture and Society, she returned to Las Vegas to work as a paralegal. Once she spent five years building her skills and confirming her interest, she attended Emory University School of Law. Torrey’s interests include trivia (she even was a contestant on Jeopardy! during her law school days), video games, playing with her cats, and the arts. She is active in pro bono organizations including Metro Volunteer Lawyers.
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"Zachary was prompt, clear, and helpful in reviewing our commercial lease agreement and providing redlines. Would be happy to work with him again."
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"I had a relatively quick and satisfactory experience with Zachary to review a commercial lease. I would recommend him to other projects."
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"Best experience I've had working with a lawyer. Quick and thorough. I will definitely use Alex and his team again."
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"Zachary was amazingly quick with my review, and although he was very communicative, his comments were so clear and thorough that I didn't require a follow-up discussion. Also, the contracting party accepted his recommendations with no pushback. Thanks!"
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