Follow Four Dos & Don'ts for Drafting Rent Abatement Clauses

Rent abatement clauses spell out the circumstances under which tenants are entitled to withhold rent. But if you don't draft them carefully, you may overlook specific items that can affect you later if the tenant exercises its right. Here are four Dos and Don'ts to follow to avoid omitting commonly overlooked details. Ask your attorney about including the provisions below in the rent abatement clause in your lease.