Commercial Lease Lengths: How Long Should Your Term Be?

Exterior image of a new strip mall with empty shops waiting for tenants to sign commercial lease agreements.

Most landlords prefer signing long-term leases because it’s challenging to find tenants. Landlords would like to keep a good tenant for as long as possible. As a business owner, you may not be ready to sign a 10-year lease. How long of a lease should you sign? Should you ask for a shorter agreement or … Read more