Tenant Improvement Allowance-One of the most misunderstood real estate terms

October 28, 2016 by Mark Chase 14 Comments

What is a Tenant Improvement Allowance?

A Tenant Improvement Allowance is a contribution of money towards the build-out cost of your restaurant.

Often referred to as ( TIA or TI ) in a letter of intent or lease agreement, the tenant improvement allowance is typically a dollar amount multiplied by the square footage or size of the rental space.

The tenant or tenant’s restaurant real estate advisor will request a tenant improvement allowance in the letter of intent.

“Landlord shall provide a Tenant Improvement Allowance (“TI Allowance”) in the amount of ($35.00 per square foot) for the construction of Tenant’s improvements in the Premises.”
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Stay Out of Muddy Waters in Your Commercial Lease

June 22, 2015 by Mark Chase 1 Comment

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Some things in life are clear as water. But commercial real estate often looks more like a murky swamp.

The problem with swimming in murky waters is not knowing what you might run into.

Or what might eat you!

The good news is there is a way to clear the waters and steer clear of alligators when you are negotiating a commercial lease agreement.

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Messing This Up Will Have You Sleeping in the Commercial Lease Doghouse

June 15, 2015 by Mark Chase Leave a Comment

Do you ever feel like someone is just a few steps behind you waiting to pull the rug out from under your feet? Are you always worried that, just when you’ve saved enough money for vacation, you’ll get stuck with a huge car repair bill out of nowhere?

If you sign a lease for your restaurant, your first rent increase can feel the same way. Out of the blue your rent has been increased. How is this possible when you have only been open six months?

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Restaurant Leases- How to Determine Effective Rent for a Restaurant

August 22, 2014 by Mark Chase 1 Comment

How to determine effective rent for restaurant leases

What is effective rent?

Effective rent is a term used to describe the actual rent paid for restaurant leases after factoring in concessions received by a tenant or paid by a landlord.

For example as a tenant you may receive free rent and a tenant improvement allowance. In addition, the landlord may be required to perform work to the building prior to delivering possession of the premises.

Why is knowing effective rent for restaurant leases important?

Understanding and calculating the effective rent will help you understand both the actual cost of your restaurant’s lease over the lease term, as well as help you understand how the landlord is analyzing the deal from their side of the table.

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Personal Guaranty of Restaurant Lease-How to Reduce Your Risk

August 22, 2014 by Mark Chase Leave a Comment

How to reduce risk of a personal guaranty of restaurant lease

What is a personal guaranty for a restaurant lease?

A personal guaranty is a security instrument whereby the person signing the guaranty “Guarantor” remains liable for the monetary obligations of the restaurant.

If you operate your business as a corporation or limited liability company and wish to lease commercial real estate, the property owner will often require a personal guaranty.

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What is a Tenant Improvement Allowance?

How to determine effective rent for restaurant leases

Why is knowing effective rent for restaurant leases important?

How to reduce risk of a personal guaranty of restaurant lease

What is a personal guaranty for a restaurant lease?

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