In the United States, residential property law overlaps issues of personal rights, privacy, and other deeply personal issues. As such, many states have complex bodies of personal property law designed to protect consumers and eliminate discriminatory renting practices. Although some of these protections translate into commercial property law, the business environment surrounding commercial property leases and purchases is often quite different than those that exist in the realm of residential property. In order to ensure that your commercial property transaction proceeds smoothly, it is often necessary to contract with specialists who have expert knowledge in these areas. To choose the perfect location for your business, office, or retail space, a commercial real estate broker can be a valuable source of insight and advice. After you have selected the property you want to lease or purchase, the assistance of a qualified real estate attorney can help make sure that the documentation for the deal is in order and the transaction is able to proceed without any problems.