Commercial leasing encompasses a rather disparate array of commercial properties ranging from shopping centers to multi-tenant buildings to free-standing buildings . In addition, the salience of lease in such context cannot be overemphasized as disparate scenarios warrant new tactics and approaches. In a series of articles, we explore some of the most common legal issues associated with commercial leasing of shopping centers. In this particular article, we lay out some of the concerns specific to landlord and tenants in the context of negotiating a commercial lease for a shopping center. In future related series, we will explore some of the specific provisions and delve rather more deeply into such provisions.