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Commercial owners have much to learn from the case law issued by U.S. federal and state courts over the past year. The biggest challenge for owners seems to be drafting clear lease language, which can protect them from lawsuits filed by tenants arguing that they have rights the owner didn't intend to give them. If your lease provisions are ambiguous—failing to clearly define your and your tenant's rights and obligations—a court could interpret the lease favorably for your tenant.