Lease Negotiation: Mistakes Tenants Often Make
Five lease provisions tenants routinely overlook — early possession, operating expense gross-ups, free rent structure, relocation clauses, and holdover rates.
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Triple Net Lease (NNN): Pros, Cons & How to Negotiate One
A triple net lease can lower your base rent — or quietly cost you 30 to 100% more than quoted. What NNN actually means, the real cost math, and how to negotiate it.
10 Questions to Ask a Commercial Real Estate Broker
Ten questions every tenant should ask before choosing a commercial real estate broker — from market expertise and specialization to compensation and conflicts of interest.
Deciding on the Right Commercial Lease Term Length
Short, standard, or long-term lease — the real pros and cons of each, and how to choose the length that fits your growth plans without hurting your leverage.
Alternatives to a Cash Security Deposit for Your Commercial Lease
A cash security deposit ties up capital you could put back into your business. Three real alternatives — letter of credit, surety bond, and deposit insurance — and how they work.
4 Ways to Negotiate Rent Relief on a Commercial Lease
When cash is tight, there are proven ways to approach your landlord for relief — deferred rent, CAM-only payments, accelerated renewal, and subleasing excess space.
Tenant Credit & Financial Health: What It Means for You as a Broker
A practical guide for brokers on approaching client credit conversations, what landlords actually ask for, and five real strategies for overcoming credit issues.
What Can a Tenant Improvement Allowance Do for You?
A tenant improvement allowance can be a great way to personalize your office — but it's not unlimited. What it actually covers, hard costs vs. soft costs, and how to negotiate the leftovers.
Best Practices for Submitting a Commercial Real Estate RFP
A commercial RFP can give tenants real negotiating leverage. What it is, when it's worth using, and how to run the process well.
The Guide to Negotiating a New Office Lease
A complete guide to negotiating a commercial lease, from finding real lease rates and comps to the RFP process, tenant improvement allowances, and when to bring in professional help.
Negotiating Your Tenant Improvement Allowance
Allowance or turnkey? What actually determines how much TIA you get, and how to negotiate it well.