Assignment and subletting provisions govern a tenant's ability to transfer lease rights to another party.

A commercial lease dispute concerns rights and obligations under a lease of business property.

A common area maintenance dispute concerns the calculation and allocation of shared property operating costs.

Constructive eviction occurs where a landlord's conduct makes the premises unusable, permitting the tenant to vacate and terminate.

An eviction action is the summary proceeding to recover possession of leased premises from a tenant.

A holdover tenant remains in possession after the lease term expires without the landlord's consent.

A lease guaranty obligates a third party to perform the tenant's obligations if the tenant defaults.

A percentage rent dispute concerns rent calculated as a share of tenant sales above a breakpoint.

The covenant of quiet enjoyment protects a tenant's right to possess the premises without substantial interference by the landlord.

Surrender and acceptance terminates a lease by mutual agreement when the tenant relinquishes and the landlord accepts possession.

A tenant improvement allowance is landlord funding for build-out of leased space, subject to conditions and documentation.

Unlawful detainer is the summary statutory action to recover possession from a tenant wrongfully remaining.