Reviewed by Kim Sandher, attorney licensed in Washington, K&S Canon PLLC. Last reviewed July 2026. September 2026: reverified the current..
Category: Commercial Real Estate
Early termination clauses in Washington commercial leases: what they mean for tenants and landlords
Early termination clauses control the most expensive flexibility in a commercial lease. The clause looks small on the page. The..
Why you should not rely on AI to write your commercial lease (and what it actually misses)
Consider this hypothetical: a Seattle entrepreneur signs a five-year lease for a flex industrial space in SoDo. The lease was..
What your property manager legally cannot do for you in Washington (and when you actually need an attorney)
Most commercial property owners assume their property manager can handle whatever comes up. The manager collects the rent, handles the..
Seattle’s Proposition 2 raised the B&O tax. Here’s what commercial landlords and their tenants should understand.
Here’s what changed on January 1, 2026: Seattle’s business and occupation tax rates went up, the exemption threshold shifted, and..
Seattle is rezoning 30 neighborhood centers. If you own commercial retail nearby, here’s what changes.
Seattle is creating 30 new neighborhood centers as part of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan. If you own commercial retail..
Seattle Landlords: 5 Lease Provisions That Cost You Money When Tenants Go Dark (And How to Draft Them Right)
Consider this scenario: your retail tenant is still paying rent but they’re not actually operating the business. The storefront sits..
Why vague lease language costs landlords more than it costs tenants
Consider this hypothetical: you own a small commercial building in King County. You have a reliable tenant, a five-year lease,..
Your Seattle Tenant Stopped Paying Rent. Here’s What Most Landlords Get Wrong About Commercial Evictions
Consider this hypothetical: your tenant missed last month’s rent. Then this month’s. They’re avoiding your calls and want them out…
The Hidden Costs of Commercial Evictions: What Seattle Property Owners Need to Know
Commercial evictions cost far more than most property owners anticipate. Landlords are regularly surprised by expenses they never considered when..