Commercial lease protections are laws that help small businesses negotiate, renew, or end a lease with terms that are not exploitative. Lease protections may also regulate the amount landlords can charge for security deposits and personal guarantees. This can make it easier for small businesses to secure a lease, as they often do not have the same upfront capital as larger businesses, nor the same legal expertise or resources as landlords. Commercial lease protections can help level the playing field by requiring leases be provided in a tenant’s language, or by providing free or low-cost legal assistance to small business owners. This makes it easier for small businesses to understand the leasing process and obtain a fair lease.