The Gold Rush of NJ Cannabis Leasing: Avoiding a Few Traps for the Unwary

In this ever-evolving space, where 30 states have permitted medical cannabis and nine states have permitted adult-use cannabis, there are many issues that come into play in a lease tailored to cannabis dispensing or grow facilities. This article sensitizes the reader to the notion that these types of leases are not “business as usual,” and that they have their own nuances.

7 minute read December 01, 2018 at 12:05 AM
By
Brad A. Molotsky
The Gold Rush of NJ Cannabis Leasing: Avoiding a Few Traps for the Unwary

It has now been a couple months since the pell-mell months of July and August, when we had 13 leases, two options and multiple letters of intent to negotiate, finalize, execute or terminate for various clients in the span of a few weeks in connection with their applications for medical cannabis licensure in the state of New Jersey.

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