CRE Owner Strategy: Is a License Right for You?

When the terms of a lease are negotiated carefully—and complied with—leasing can be the most profitable and efficient use of your commercial space. And you might think that a traditional commercial lease is the only option available to you. But a lease isn’t as appropriate for certain types of tenants as a “license agreement” is. Some tenants—such as “on-demand” temporary office space providers, certain types of storage space, and mall kiosks or carts—present a unique challenge to owners.