Important concepts need to be understood when it comes to leasing retail real estate in the United States, explains David J. Alexander of Masuda Funai, Alliott Group's law firm member in Chicago. There are significant differences that foreign retails need to grasp ahead of entering the U.S. retail market.

The number of foreign retailers entering the United States' retail market continues to grow. In this short article, Chicago attorney David J. Alexander outlines 10 key lease provisions that foreign (and U.S.) retail tenants must understand BEFORE they sign on the dotted line. Alexander explains concepts such as such as exclusives, operating covenants, mechanics' liens and security deposits.

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