by Cathy Kottwitz | May 4, 2017 | Other
It’s Small Business Week! Over the past several days, we have seen and heard quite a bit of commentary highlighting how small businesses are integral to a sense of community. Sometimes this can be taken for granted, so we are taking a few moments here to (somewhat...
by Cathy Kottwitz | Apr 19, 2017 | Leases
Administering a lease can be very stressful to a new tenant. Fortunately, we can share some key items that should be standard practice and that will keep your new commercial lease running smoothly. Renewal Reminders Renewal reminders are great for both the tenant and...
by Cathy Kottwitz | Mar 29, 2017 | Leases
Leasing a commercial property isn’t as easy as finding a property that fits your square footage needs. Even though that may be step one, you still have to negotiate your lease. Leasing due diligence is when the prospective tenant evaluates and analyzes the commercial...
by Cathy Kottwitz | Mar 15, 2017 | Leases, Property Management
Aside from the base rent, common area maintenance (CAM) charges are some of the largest additional leasing costs that tenants may see. Here, we give an overview of what CAM charges are and ways to manage them. What are Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Charges? In a...
by Cathy Kottwitz | Jan 2, 2017 | Leases
You’ve found your dream space for your business, and you’re ready to sign on the dotted line. But before you do that, take a second to make sure you know what you’re getting into. There’s several types of leases, all with varying degrees of risk for the tenant. Here’s...
