Sidney G. Saltz has been a prolific author, writing numerous articles that deal with various aspects of real estate law, as well as books about commercial leasing and the role of the commercial real estate lawyer. The Lawyer's Uncommon Guide to Commercial Leasing (pictured to the left) discusses how a variety of issues, over and above reviewing and negotiating the contents of a leasing document, exist and furthermore how a lawyer must take into account these issues in order to complete a transaction. From the type of property involved to the various lease provisions, an attorney needs to gain familiarity with them in order to be an effective advocate and counselor for the client. Drawing on his years of experience as a commercial real estate lawyer, author Sidney G. Saltz shares his knowledge and insights about the leasing process in this general guide for lawyers and law students.This book, published by the American Bar Association, was released in 2014. 

Written and Edited by Sidney G. Saltz in the Real Estate Law Journal-

  • Nonresidential Security Deposits | Winter 1999 

Articles by Sidney G. Saltz published in the

Probate & Property Magazine-

  • Tug of War- Who Gets the Casualty Insurance Proceeds? |  July/Aug 1999, Vol. 13, No. 4​*​

​​              *1999 Excellence in Writing Award

  • Drafting Made Easy | May/June 2001, Vol. 15, No. 3
  • Insuring Tenant Alterations | Jan/Feb 2006, Vol. 20, No. 1*

​               *2006 Excellence in Writing Award

  • Landlord Impediments to Subleasing and Assignment: Recapture, Profit Sharing, and Restrictions on the Exercise of Options | May/June 2007, Vol. 21, No. 3
  • Landlord Impediments to Subleasing and Assignment: Issues with Landlord's Consent | July/Aug 2007, Vol. 21, No. 4
  • The New AIA Design-Build Contract From The Design-Builder's Prospective | July/Aug 2007, Vol. 21, No. 4
  • The Essentials of Due Diligence | May/June 2008, Vol. 22, No. 3
  • Insuring Tenant Alterations Revisited - The Pros + Cons of Landlords Securing Insurance for Expensive Improvements by High-End Tenenats (with Jeffrey L. Richman) | Nov/Dec 2014, Vol. 28, No. 6
  • Landlord's vs. Tenant's Forms in Commercial Leases (with Jeffrey L. Richman) | March/April 2018, Vol. 32, No. 2

Articles by Sidney G. Saltz published in the Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal-

  • Subleases: A New Approach A Proposal (with Martin Miner) | Spring 1999, Vol. 34, No. 1
  • Allocation of Insurable Risks in Commercial Leases | Fall 2002, Vol. 37, No. 3
  • Subleases: A New Approach Revisited | Spring 2006, Vol. 41, No. 1


From Handshake to Closing: The Role of the Commercial Real Estate Lawyer (pictured to left), was published by the American Bar Association. The first edition was released in October 2007, the second edition was released in July 2010. As a result of Mr. Saltz's participation in RPTE activities, his writings and the quality of his work on transactions in numerous states, he has acquired a national reputation. 

Sidney G. Saltz

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer

The Broker's Practical Guide to Commercial Leasing (pictured to the right) pokes holes in lease stereotypes and provides a clear, concise explanation of the legal issues commonly encountered in commercial leasing transactions. This book, published by the American Bar Association, was released in February 2014.