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What should you consider before leasing your commercial property?

On Behalf of | Mar 16, 2023 | Commercial Real Estate Leases | 0 comments

If you own property, you might have the legal right to lease it and make some income off of its use.

However, before jumping right into the market, it is important to do research in advance. This includes understanding the general rules that govern commercial property space rental.

Do your market research

Hollywood Florida discusses retail and office markets in the area. Understanding the market is a crucial component of preparing to rent out a commercial space.

First, research the type of renters in the area. What is it that people are looking for? Do you have the right amount of square footage, amenities and facilities available that are popular among the renters?

Smaller spaces may still work out for things like conference rooms or small events. Make sure to take things like size into consideration when making your plans. Take the different needs of potential renters into consideration as well.

Consider what your property offers

Next, consider the potential risks. You take on commercial liability risks if you take on a tenant, which can include the risk of theft, property damage or injury to the tenant. Your lease also needs to stay within legal guidelines or you could risk potential penalty.

Weigh the costs

Finally, use these factors to figure out your costs. You need to decide how much you can expect to spend versus make and decide where to draw the lines on what you will allow your tenants to do with the property.

In the end, it is a weighted choice between what benefits you or hinders you more, so take your time to consider everything properly.

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