Commercial leases have always required careful attention. But in the current environment, what gets written into a lease carries more financial consequences than it has in years. Interest rates, while easing from their recent peaks, remain elevated by historical standards, and many landlords are responding by pushing for longer terms and structuring leases that shift more cost exposure onto tenants. For occupiers committing to five, seven, or 10 years of space, the language in that agreement will shape their business costs for a long time.
The good news is that commercial lease negotiation is, in fact, negotiation. Tenants who understand which clauses carry the most risk — and what reasonable protections look like — enter the process in a fundamentally stronger position. Below, SVN® International walks through three clauses that every tenant should prioritize before signing a commercial lease in 2026. continue
By SVN Staff