U.S. COMMERCIAL LEASE REVIEW
A plain-English look at the terms in your retail or office lease that could affect your costs, flexibility, and personal liability.
For small-business tenants. Use your report to prepare for a conversation with a lawyer.
Find the terms to read twice.
Potential cost and exit considerationsCheck how shared costs are calculated, what may be passed through, and whether you can review the supporting statements.
Look for increases that lack a clear cap, schedule, or defined calculation.
Confirm who is responsible, for how long, and what could end the obligation.
Illustrative report layout · Not an actual lease review
Retail leases Office leases U.S. businesses
THE CLAUSES THAT DESERVE A CLOSER READ
We help you find and understand provisions that can shift costs, limit your choices, or put personal assets on the line.
Check what counts as a shared expense, how your share is calculated, and what can be audited.
Look for increases with unclear timing, formulas, or limits.
Understand who may be responsible and whether the guarantee has a defined end.
Review the conditions around early termination, assignment, renewal, and subletting.
FROM PDF TO CLEARER QUESTIONS
Move from a dense document to a focused conversation about the terms that matter to your business.
Start with a retail or office lease PDF and choose per-lease or monthly access.
See relevant provisions explained in plain English, with a clear reason to look closer.
Use the report to decide what to clarify or discuss with a lawyer.
ACCESS THAT FITS YOUR LEASES
Choose a single review when you have one lease to consider, or monthly access if lease reviews are a regular part of your work.
For a specific retail or office lease you’re preparing to sign.
Ask about a lease reviewFor small-business owners who expect to review leases regularly.
Ask about monthly accessContact us for current pricing and access details.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
No. A report is not legal advice or a legal determination. Use it to understand what to question and discuss with a qualified lawyer.
RivetClause is for U.S. small-business owners reviewing retail and office commercial lease PDFs.
It can flag relevant language around CAM charges, rent escalations, personal guarantees, and exit terms. A provision that is not mentioned may not have been detected; an unreadable section may not be assessed.
Access is available per lease or by monthly subscription. Contact us for current prices and details.
BEFORE THE SIGNATURE