Free Lease Evaluation Tool

Lease Scorecard

Rate your commercial lease across 10 key dimensions, get a letter grade and overall score, and see specific recommendations for improving your position.

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1

Rent & Escalations

High weight

How does your base rent compare to market rates, and how does it escalate over time?

2

Tenant Improvement Allowance

Did you receive adequate TI to cover your build-out needs without excessive out-of-pocket cost?

3

Flexibility & Exit Rights

High weight

Can you exit, contract, or terminate early if your business needs change?

4

Operating Expenses & CAM

How are operating expenses structured? Are there caps, exclusions, and audit rights?

5

Renewal Options

High weight

Do you have renewal options, and are the renewal rent terms favorable?

6

Tenant Rights & Protections

Do you have key protective rights — exclusivity, ROFR, quiet enjoyment, SNDA?

7

Build-Out & Construction Rights

Can you modify the space for your needs without excessive landlord restrictions?

8

Parking & Access

Is your parking allocation sufficient for your operations and customers?

9

Signage Rights

Can you install exterior signage adequate for customer identification and traffic generation?

10

Default & Termination Protections

Are you protected against unfair termination, with adequate cure periods and landlord default remedies?

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