When Should Tenants Sign a Personal Guaranty & When to Avoid Signing
Commercial lease tenants are often asked to sign a personal guaranty as part of their lease agreements. Should these tenants agree to sign a personal guaranty? What is it, and …
Now is the Time to Negotiate Better Lease Termination Options
Now is the Time to Negotiate Better Lease Termination OptionsWritten By: Chase McAteerBusinesses considering a lease renewal or signing a new commercial lease should now be able to negotiate better …
Office Lease Renewal – The Landlord is Not Your Friend
Don’t Gamble With Your Office Lease Renewal One of the most common phrases I hear from office tenants is “the landlord is a friend” as reasoning why they don’t need …
Should Office Tenants Hire an Architect?
Should Office Tenants Hire an architect? Under the right circumstances having office tenants hire an architect can save time and money. When does it make sense, and how much do …
Understanding Office Rental Rates is Crucial for Business Owners
Tenants need to know how office rental rates are quoted to understand total cost of occupancy. Here are 3 of the most common ways rates are listed. For prospective …
Finding Temporary Office Space When Disaster Strikes
If your office space is damaged or inaccessible follow these steps to assess the problem and find temporary office space.
The Most Important Lease Provisions to Review When Your Office Space is Damaged
These three lease provisions will be crucial to review in the event your office space is damaged. WHAT TO DO WHEN OFFICE SPACE IS DAMAGED Each year in Houston …
Common Area Factor: Are You Paying for Office Space You Don’t Need?
What is the Common Area Factor and How Does It Affect Your Rent Payment? Understanding the difference between rentable and usable square footage is an important distinction in commercial real …
Is Considering an Office Sublease Worth the Hassle?
Is Considering an Office Sublease Worth the Hassle? Sublease Space in Houston The Houston office market has shown weak fundamentals for the last 3-4 years – in large part due …
Retail and Office Leasing – What’s the difference?
There are many different types of commercial properties, and it is a common point of confusion among business owners and entrepreneurs when considering which option is right for their business. …