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Modernizing Lease Forms

By Daniel W. Finley
March 27, 2013

Leasing is a forms-driven practice, and the success of a lawyer's landlord-side leasing work is tied directly to the strength of the lawyer's lease forms. Unfortunately, many lease forms are outdated and inefficient. This article discusses certain simple methods of improving the visual layout and organization of lease forms to produce a stronger template for future leases.

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