Negotiating Down an Unreasonable Commercial Rent Hike
When a landlord demands a 20% lease renewal hike, calculating their tenant turnover vacancy costs gives you immediate leverage.
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
September 17, 20244 min read
The Vacancy Cost Comparison Script
Recommended Spoken Script
"If we vacate at lease end, the building faces 6 months of vacancy, $15k in broker leasing commissions, and new tenant improvement costs totaling over $45,000. We have been a flawless, on-time tenant for 5 years. We propose a 4% annual cost-of-living adjustment with an immediate 3-year renewal signed today."
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
2-Minute Spoken Drill
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
Practice commercial lease renewal negotiations in Dehurdle.
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