by Todd Dorn

As many commercial Landlords are trying anxiously to fill their vacancies with new tenants, offering many concessions, perks, etc., what happens to those tenants that re- sign for an extended term.  Many end up subsidizing the concessions offered to new tenants while they get to just stay for a longer term at a higher price.  Many options negotiated into leases are worthless as the option rates in many cases are higher than market.  How does the established tenant get the same treatment as a new tenant right off the street?  The answer is simple…the Landlord needs to know that his current tenant is looking at alternative space, thus creating competition for the landlord.  There are several ways to accomplish this and the right strategy can yield the renewing tenant thousands of dollars never thought possible.  The process becomes more challenging when the tenant has made substantial improvements to the premises, but still can accomplish this with careful planning and preparation.  It is critical for the tenant to understand the market and their needs in depth before attempting to renew their lease.

When your business is facing the important real estate decision of signing a lease, you may have concerns about several issues; the cost involved, the hidden risks and obligations, the amount of time and money your business spends dealing with commercial real estate problems, and the integrity of the company that advises and represents you.   Your time and resources are extremely valuable. At Dorn and Company, “The Lease Doctor”, we sort through the ever changing market issues and complexities such as, available locations, current rates, concessions, zoning restrictions and other factors to give you as many viable commercial space options as possible, including hidden opportunities that are only known to our firm. We help you to understand your lease and reveal lease concessions you never thought of asking for. Whether you’re starting a new business or already have an existing location, renewing your lease, consolidating or looking to expand and/or relocate, we are committed to exclusively representing the rights of the commercial tenant to help gain more affordable and sensible lease space under superior terms. 

Dorn and Company and The Lease Doctor have never represented the interest of the Landlord, avoiding the inherent conflict of interest known in the industry.   Founded by Todd Dorn in 1984, Dorn and Company is a “tenant only” representation firm. Having been associated with a major commercial real estate firm in earlier years while learning the landlord side of the business, Dorn grew increasingly aware that the relationship between the tenant, the brokers, and the landlord was consistently least advantageous to the tenant. What he saw was a system where the entire process placed the interests of the landlords and their brokers first. This has driven Dorn with determination to continue to develop a team that provides tenants with the representation they deserve and to level the playing field for all business tenants.

We do this while saving you 15-25 % (and more) while protecting you against the inherent risks of the relatively unregulated commercial real estate industry. We also offer a comprehensive commercial real estate lease analysis, review and modification for a flat rate of $295.  This covers any commercial real estate lease anywhere in the United States and includes a no cost initial consultation and we guarantee your satisfaction 100%. 

For more information, call us at 1-888-413-7699. Or visit our websites at www.dornandcompany.com. And www.theleasedoc.com.