Must the property owner be the "landlord" on a commercial lease?

Walla Walla, WA Viewed 24 times. Posted 2 months ago in Landlord / Tenant

I personally own a commercial property. I also have a mangement company, an LLC. Can the LLC enter into the lease on my behalf rather than have my name as Landlord?

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Jeffrey Edward Burkhart

This attorney is licensed in Washington. Posted 2 months ago.

Yep. Generally speaking, the "landlord" can be anyone that the property owner authorizes to manage the property.

Our law firm has seen several commercial leases that the landlord ended up wishing were written differently from the start. It's a really good idea to have a lawyer draft your lease.

Disclaimer: This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship. You must not rely on it for legal advice. The answer might be different if more facts and details were known. Procedures and standards vary for each individual case.

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