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In the Spotlight: Lease Extension Options

This article explores ' from the landlord's perspective ' how to evaluate and craft an option to extend the term of a lease.

25 minute read July 26, 2013 at 12:05 AM
By
Jay A. Gitles
In the Spotlight: Lease Extension Options

Most landlords prefer to avoid granting options to extend the term of a lease. Nevertheless, as a valuable inducement that landlords can offer to prospective tenants, they will frequently agree to grant them.

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