Tenant Representation

Investors can’t just do whatever they wish with the land they own. You can’t buy a residential lot, for example, and construct an office building because the area isn’t zoned for that use. Zoning ordinances classify specific uses of a commercial property “by right,” “permitted with conditions,” or “prohibited.” “By right” is pretty straightforward, but …

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Leasing the right commercial property can make or break a business, because there are many variables at play, including a lease analysis. You don’t want to end up paying too much for leasing a building in an area of town that makes turning a profit more challenging, because these factors will hinder your bottom line. …

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Signing a commercial lease is a milestone for any business, but the administrative work doesn’t stop there. The next step is commercial lease administration, which occurs during the post-occupancy phase of tenancy and ensures you can access as much relevant information as possible. The need for commercial lease administration comes from the fact that the …

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For anyone moving locations or going into business for the first time, selecting the right commercial property is incredibly important to success. As you negotiate with landlords, learning how to calculate commercial rent amounts is essential to ensure you’re receiving fair value for your money. No two commercial leases are alike because there are too …

How to Calculate Fair Value of Commercial Rent (Commercial Lease Calculator) Read More »

Commercial leases are agreements between a landlord and tenant for a commercial property. They can be complicated because they contain many small clauses outlining the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant. One such clause could be rent abatement, a valuable rental concession for lessees to secure when negotiating an agreement. Rent abatement isn’t something …

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Most commercial real estate renters in the U.S. pay a security deposit when they sign a new lease. This is a fixed amount of money, often an extra month’s rent, that’s paid to the property manager or landlord to guarantee the tenant will pay rent and follow the lease. The deposit is supposed to be …

6 Steps to Get a Full Security Deposit Refund from Your Landlord (Commercial Real Estate) Read More »

A commercial lease letter of intent shows that you’re serious about leasing a property, but not necessarily on the landlord’s terms. The letter does not obligate your organization to accept the landlord’s terms, but instead acts as the basis for an agreement if the framework is acceptable to both parties. This guide will walk through …

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