Signing a long-term lease is more than just a real estate decision—it’s a bet on the future of a city.
And in light of the tragedy of the Los Angeles wildfires, it's clear that government mismanagement can and will have lethal and financial consequences. 
Corporate tenants managing large-scale portfolios don’t just commit to office space or industrial sites; they commit to the economic, political, and regulatory landscape of a state or metro for the next 5, 10, or 15 years.
And as government misspending is rapidly accelerating urban decline, that decision has never been riskier.
No matter your political stance, the reality is painfully clear: poor governance leads to rising crime, deteriorating infrastructure, the flight of resources, rising taxes, and shrinking commercial property values.
The wrong location can drain profitability, threaten operational stability, and leave your company trapped in a failing market. State and local government is no longer just a factor when looking where to place your real estate dollars—it’s a dealbreaker.
Before you sign your next lease, consider the following factors: 

• How are government policies restricting your business?
• Are you trapping yourself in a lease with a high-debt state?
• Why is crime rising so dramatically in certain cities? 
• How can you leverage local and state governments to your advantage?