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What to Negotiate in your Commercial Lease BEFORE you open your business

What to Negotiate in your Commercial Lease BEFORE you open your business

The success of a business depends on many factors, including the terms of the premises lease.  This post is a discussion of seven of the many important items to negotiate in a business lease before signing it and opening the doors for your business. The Lease Rate Below Fair Market Lease Rate If you are able to negotiate a below fair market lease rate then you are in good shape, as it gives you a great leg up … Read entire article »

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The initial terms to negotiate with a landlord for a retail business lease

The initial terms to negotiate with a landlord for a retail business lease

Already found a suitable location for your business?  Then, the next step is Negotiating a Lease for your Business?  Here are Five basic terms to start with.  But remember that there is plenty more to negotiate after you have reached an understanding on the following four points: The Base Rate The Lease Indexing The Length of the Lease Number of Option Terms Personal Guaranty Terms Starting with the Base Rate is the most common lease term to negotiate.  It is important … Read entire article »

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Lease Expiring Soon, Want to Renegotiate Terms to get a Better Deal on the Renewal or Extension of Lease

Lease Expiring Soon, Want to Renegotiate Terms to get a Better Deal on the Renewal or Extension of Lease

Is the premises lease for your business expiring soon?  If so, you may be in the CatBird seat.  Consider yourself fortunate that you are in position to renew or extend your lease terms in a ‘down’ leasing market.  This means you may be able to accomplish one or more of the following things: Reduce your base lease rate Reduce your NNN/CAM charges Reduce or eliminate the Personal Guaranty liability Reduce or modify your security deposit Adjust premises maintenance responsibilities Improve Signage … Read entire article »

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Negotiating the Personal Guaranty Clause for Retail Commercial Leases

Negotiating the Personal Guaranty Clause for Retail Commercial Leases

What to do about a Personal Guaranty in a Retail Commercial Lease If you are attempting to lease a retail commercial space, one of the the numerous things to negotiate is the tricky subject of the personal guaranty.  It is tricky because property owners have justification for asking for a Personal Guaranty.  Naturally, a lessee (tenant) would prefer not offer a Personal Guaranty.  In this post, we’ll discuss some of the things that can be negotiated … Read entire article »

Filed under: Commercial Leasing, Negotiation