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Northern VA Commercial Lease Dangers: Personal Guarantees & Hidden Costs
The Commercial Lease is Not a Handshake. In the high-stakes Northern Virginia market, the landlord’s lease is a legally-vetted weapon designed to maximize their profit and minimize their risk. As an attorney, I see savvy business owners make the same costly mistake: signing away their financial future to save a small legal fee. The true cost of skipping a professional review isn't just money—it’s personal financial ruin via the Personal Guarantee, unexpected six-figure bills from hidden CAM charges, and being trapped by a narrow Use Clause that prevents business growth.
