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Leasing Commercial Office, Retail and Industrial Spaces

Before signing commercial office, retail or industrial space leases, know how to negotiate leases, types of leasing options available, pros and cons of leasing, and how to find the perfect office space.
Standard Terms in Commercial Leases
I cannot emphasize this point strongly enough: if you do not understand every term in a lease agreement do not sign it until you do. Here are standard terms that should always be included in every commercial lease.
Tenant Rights to Sue - Can I Sue My Landlord?
If either party in a commercial (or private residential) leasing agreement breaches the agreement each party has the right to sue. However, these rights and other legal remedies may be limited by the terms in the lease.
Commercial Leasing Red Flags - Leases You Should Not Sign
Here are a few "red flag" warnings to help you recognize a potentially bad leasing deal.
How to Negotiate Commercial Leases That Favor Tenants
Detailed advice to help you negotiate commercial leases. Tips on how to submit a counter offer; sample offer letter; what commercial property lease terms are negotiable; and how to negotiate leasing terms to get the best deal possible.
How to Find and Negotiate Commercial Leases for Business Space
Everything women need to know about how the type of commercial space your business needs, how to find the right space, lease types and terms, and how to negotiate and price commercial leases.
What Types of Commercial Properties Can Businesses Lease?
Commercial real estate refers to land, property, or facilities that are either zoned for, or used exclusively for, business purposes. In most cases, people cannot live in a building zoned for commercial business purposes.
Checklist for Leasing Commercial Office, Retail, and Industrial Spaces
Making impulsive decisions about leasing commercial business space can be costly. Women should avoid being impulsive and instead should be compulsive when it comes to assessing the location and value of a commercial space.
3 Questions to Ask Before Negotiating or Signing a Commercial
Women can negotiate commercial real estate leases just as well as men. Negotiating begins with knowing the right questions to ask about a lease. Here are the three most important questions to ask before negotiating or signing a commercial lease for space for your business.
How to Find Available Commercial Spaces for Lease
When home prices are down, it is a strong indicator that you can also find cheaper commercial spaces than when home prices are strong. Here are tips on finding office, industrial, and retail spaces for rent.
How to Negotiate CAM Fees in Commercial Leases
Should a tenant pay CAM fees? What are standard CAM fees and what are unreasonable CAM fees? Tips on how to negotiate CAM and administrative fee terms in commercial leases.
Commercial Leases - Types of Commercial Leases
Compare the types of commercial leases commonly used in commercial real estate in an easy-to-read chart.
Commercial Leases - Square Footage Used in Calculating Commercial Leases
Table comparison the types of square feet calculations used in commercial leases. Some leases charge by the usable square feet, while others charge what is called rentable square feet.
Average Percentage Rents Charged in Commercial Leases
Commercial Leases - Table of the average percentage rents charged in commercial leases.
Industrial Space Leases - Before You Sign, Look at More than Numbers
Leasing industrial spaces requires more than just looking at the numbers. Before you sign, visit the industrial park several times. You may find your "cheap" space is not worth the price.
Questions to Ask About Industrial Space Lease Terms, Rent & Other Fees
While restrictions and lease conditions are important considerations to factor in when looking for commercial industrial space, for most new businesses, how much the monthly rent will cost is often the deciding factor. Commercial leases can have added fees in addition to rent. Be sure you understand what additional costs are by asking questions, including:
Commercial Industrial Spaces - Things to Consider When Leasing
Commercial industrial space can also be used in place of traditional commercial office space, usually at substantially cheaper prices. There are pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages to leasing commercial industrial space.
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