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Real Estate & Leases Read before you sign.

Real estate contracts are among the most consequential agreements most people sign. BeforeJD applies specialized rules for residential leases, commercial leases, ground leases, and purchase agreements. We check rent escalation mechanisms, security deposit compliance with state law, CAM reconciliation rights, early termination penalties, and holdover provisions that could lock you into an extended term at a premium rate.

Informational only. Not legal advice.

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Documents this read covers

BeforeJD identifies hidden rent escalation, excessive CAM charges, and holdover penalty traps.

  1. Residential leases

  2. Commercial leases

  3. Ground leases

  4. Purchase agreements

  5. Letters of intent

  6. Sublease agreements

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What a read has found

Three findings from real reads of this kind of contract.

  1. Auto-renewal buried in Section 14 locking tenant into 5-year term

  2. No CAM reconciliation audit right despite triple-net structure

  3. Holdover penalty at 200% of base rent with no cap on duration

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Questions people ask

What Real Estate & Leases documents can BeforeJD review?
The read covers Residential leases, Commercial leases, Ground leases, Purchase agreements, Letters of intent, Sublease agreements, uploaded as a PDF, a Word file, or a photo. BeforeJD identifies hidden rent escalation, excessive CAM charges, and holdover penalty traps.
What does BeforeJD look for in Real Estate & Leases documents?
Real Estate & Leases: a review that works clause by clause, comparing the document against common trouble spots for this kind of agreement, flagging anything unusual, and telling you what to ask for before you sign.
What does it cost to have Real Estate & Leases documents read, and how long does it take?
$4.99 for one read, $19.99 for five, or $34.99 for ten, with no subscription. Under five minutes for most agreements. You receive the report by email with the marked-up copy attached.

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Guides on this kind of contract

Written by the BeforeJD team, in plain English.

  1. How to Review a Lease Before You Sign

    Sixteen things to check in a residential lease before you sign, from the security deposit and maintenance duties to automatic renewal traps, plus a short guide to how a commercial lease differs.
    Read the guide

  2. 6 Lease Agreement Traps That Cost Thousands

    Residential and commercial leases hide costly provisions in standard language. Know what to look for before you commit.
    Read the guide

  3. Clauses to Negotiate Before Buying Real Estate

    Real estate purchase contracts contain negotiable clauses that most buyers accept as-is. Know which terms to push back on before you close.
    Read the guide

  4. Auto-Renewal Clauses: Spot Them Before They Cost You

    Auto-renewal clauses silently extend contracts and lock you into unwanted terms. Learn the exact phrasing to spot and how to negotiate better.
    Read the guide

Whatever you are about to sign, you do not have to read it alone.

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A starting point for your conversation, not legal advice.