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Office + Industrial Subleasing Strategies

7/31/2014

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I am currently representing a technology company looking to expand their current offices into a more desirable location in downtown Denver. Because they are a start-up that's in high growth mode, they have a close eye on their burn rate and a shorter term lease is actually in their favor allowing for flexibility as the company evolves. As a result we are taking a hard look at the available sublease office space in the downtown Denver market.

I thought this would be a good opportunity to share some of my tips and thoughts on how to best negotiate a sublease and to highlight several areas to be careful with.

Why Sublease?

  • Can be an opportunity to secure below market lease rates.
  • The space is often furnished and wired for data and telecom.
  • New business or new to a market? A sublease can be a great way to test the waters.
  • Expecting growth and don't want to commit to too much space?

Key Terms
  • Mater Landlord - The Landlord on the original lease or "Master Lease".
  • Sublandlord - The Tenant that is looking to sublease out their office or industrial space.
  • Subtenant - The Tenant who is assumes the lease obligations of the Sublandlord.
  • Master Lease - The original lease - all terms and conditions of the sublease will be passed along to the Subtenant.
  • Sublease Agreement - Outlines the agreement between the Sublandlord and Subtenant.

Sublease Strategies

  • Can be an opportunity to secure lower cost space initially and simultaniously strike a direct lease for a longer term after the sublease expiration.
  • The Landlord may consider a lease buyout with the existing Tenant and will strike a new direct lease with you. This typically occurs if the new tenant is stronger financially and more "credit worthy".

Common Pitfalls to Watch Out For
  • Review the Master Lease carefully, the Subtenant is assumes all liability of that Lease.
  • What is the extent of your required Tenant Improvements? Carefully balance that with the remaining sublease term.
  • Options to Extend typically are not granted to Subtenant
  • Who maintains ownership of and is responsible for the removal of any office furniture
  • What is the age and condition of mechanical equipment servicing the space that the Tenant may be responsible for?
  • Who is responsible for restoration of space to the original condition at the end of the lease term. Review the Master Lease carefully.

Obviously this is a very general overview of several of the terms and strategies of a commercial sublease. Please contact Sherpa Commercial real Estate with specific questions or consult you own legal or real estate adviser.


Caveat - I am not an attorney and this is not to be construed as Legal Advise. Always seek legal advice for your individual situation and transaction.

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    Brady Welsh is a Commercial Real Estate Professional in Denver, CO and the President of Sherpa Commercial Real Estate. In addition to industrial & office brokerage & development, he enjoys tracking the local and national CRE markets and sharing his thoughts and updates on the industry with this Blog. 


    Please feel free to contact him at Brady@creSherpa.com or 303.949.6443.

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