Due Diligence Is Critical in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
By Link LeGrand, CCIM Contributing Columnist Financial due diligence is the process of verifying all statements of fact (or “finding where the bodies are buried”)…
Commercial Lease
What’s the most ridiculous lease clause you’ve encountered?
What’s the most ridiculous lease clause you’ve encountered? This was a question posted in a LinkedIn Discussion Group. Here are some example lease clauses that…
Negotiating the Tenant Improvement Allowance
by Coy Davidson, Contributing Columnist Get as much as you can, and maintain control of the build-out process A key component of any lease…
Why it can be a financial mistake to negotiate with a Landlord directly
When commercial tenants negotiate directly with landlords, they are often treated like captive markets. Without representation, tenants don’t know what they don’t know (for example,…
Are you a Corporate Real Estate Tenant in a Lease Holdover Situation?
There are a few cases where the commercial real estate tenant may need additional time to vacate their premises beyond the end of the existing…
Real Estate and Fit Out Tips For Doctors
When choosing which space is best for a medical practice, physicians can have unique needs when compared to general office tenants. Physicians are oftentimes more…
When should you start evaluating your company’s lease expiration date?
Entering into a new commercial lease can be simultaneously exciting and scary. Ideally, start looking for space well in advance of your lease expiration because…
WARNING: Ascertaining the “correct” real estate square footage can be a minefield fraught with peril!
Have you as a commercial real estate tenant approached your potential or current landlord disputing the size of your premises? There as probably as many…
What Have You Done For Your Tenants Today?
Publisher’s note: Many tenants just don’t feel the love from their landlord. They are sometimes treated as if the landlord is doing a favor by allowing them in…
When Should A Tenant Project Manager Get Involved? From The Very Beginning.
How do you convince the Owner/Tenant to bring on the project manager early? The Tenant Rep Project Manager or Owner’s Rep brings many things to the…