Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals for Dummies – 13 Costly Mistakes Tenants Make

Whether you’re opening a new location or renewing your lease, what you negotiate can impact your business for years to come. Learn the most common—and costly—commercial leasing mistakes business owners make and how to avoid them. This practical webinar will help you understand what’s negotiable, identify hidden risks and costs, and negotiate more favourable lease terms with your landlord.

What to take away:

• Create leverage before you negotiate: Learn why starting early, considering multiple locations and being prepared to walk away can significantly strengthen your negotiating position.
• Negotiate more than just the rent: Understand the importance of lease term, operating costs, permitted use, signage, parking, assignment rights, tenant allowances, guarantees and renewal options.
• Lease Negotiation Approach: Learn practical negotiating strategies, including understanding the landlord’s agent, avoiding buying signals, doing your homework, asking for more than you need and knowing when to seek professional help.

Jeff Grandfield

Jeff Grandfield is a Senior Consultant with The Lease Coach and co-author of Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals for Dummies. He specializes in helping tenants negotiate new leases, renewals, assignments and practice transitions. Jeff regularly speaks at conferences across North America, educating business owners on the financial and operational impact of their lease.

Please Note:

This webinar will be recorded and made available publicly on our YouTube channel.