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Commercial leases are complex documents that can be tedious to comb through; however, skimming over the clauses can be a costly mistake. Landlords often place language that restricts tenants' rights or passes along unnecessary or excessive costs, so it's vital that you carefully read the entire document and have an attorney peruse it. To help you get started scouring your lease for potential "gotchas," here are seven things that you should look for:

Today, office utilization rates have decreased significantly due to a number of factors. Like most businesses, you’re probably looking for ways to enhance your office utilization in order to cut down costs. Before you make any adjustments to your office, you need to determine how efficiently (or not) your office space is holding your staff. You can determine this by measuring your current office utilization.

Today, office buildings feature a number of amenities and perks designed to attract new tenants through their doors. But which ones are truly the most desirable in the marketplace? Read on to find out and get ideas on what you can look for as you compare properties:

Renting commercial space is a huge responsibility, as the success or failure of a business rides on the particular terms of the lease a corporate tenant agrees to. Before approaching a property-owner, it’s best that you first understand how commercial leases work and before signing your lease agreement, be sure that you agree with all terms of the lease. Here are the most critical lease terms that every corporate tenant should pay attention to:

With commercial real estate lease deals, rental rates are more negotiable than you may think. It's often possible to negotiate a lower rate with landlords, provided you know what to ask for and how best to approach the negotiation. Follow these steps for success when striving to lower your rental rate.

Technology has managed to find its way into almost every aspect of our lives and truth be told, we’re getting used to it. It makes life easier, fast, efficient and more cost effective. Another fact is that a variety of different industries have been taking advantage of the rapidly growing technology, so why shouldn’t commercial real estate? The commercial real estate industry has embraced technology like never before, making life easier for landlords, tenants and real estate professionals. So, what are the technology trends that are changing commercial real estate today? Here are a few of the good ones:

When you plan to rent or lease commercial space, you'll needs to have a very strategic approach in order to get a good deal. Before committing to a lease, a commercial tenant has to come up with a budget. There are various important aspects that you must pay attention to when making a budget. Here are some helpful commercial budgeting tips for corporate tenants: 

Your rent rates are determined by your lease, so it's not possible to lower the cost without renegotiating your contract with your landlord; however, that doesn't mean that you can't reduce monthly expenditures. Slashing the amount of energy that is consumed on a daily basis in your office space can save you money and make your company greener. Here are some things that you can do to minimize energy expenditures.