Meet Sarah. Three years ago, her cannabis business was bleeding money from unpaid bills. Today, she has an excellent payment record and clients who eager to work with her. What changed? She learned that getting paid isn't about being the toughest—it's about being the smartest.

When discussing real estate options with cannabis clients, I often find they've been offered triple net (NNN) leases with little explanation of what this means for their business. During my nine years as a marijuana business attorney, I've seen many clients shocked after signing leases without understanding what they are getting into. Let's break down what a "triple net lease" really means for you’re in the cannabis business.

Cannabis businesses face a unique challenge that most other industries never have to think about: they can't file for bankruptcy. While this might seem like a technical legal issue, it creates serious real-world problems for business owners, employees, and investors when financial difficulties arise.