Canadian Pizza Magazine, a publication for the pizza trade, has published an article by me covering some of the key points to consider in reviewing and negotiating a commercial lease: The ins and outs of renting — How to sign a lease that protects you.
You do not have to be in the pizza business for this to matter — leasing mistakes can kill a small business start-up, and even hurt well-established businesses, in any industry.
Here is a link to that article on the Canadian Pizza web site: The ins and outs of renting.