Most “form” leases provide that the tenant can’t make any alterations or improvements to the premises without the landlord’s consent. Those provisions are typically too restrictive and you should attempt to negotiate changes. For example, try to get the right to make non-structural changes or changes costing less than $2500 without the need to obtain the landlord’s consent.
Landlord brokers generally do a great job representing landlords. That’s what they’re paid to do, and it isn’t easy. So you shouldn’t be surprised to find that the advice landlord brokers are accustomed to offer doesn’t serve the interests of a tenant. Here are the eight worst kinds of advice you’re likely to hear from a dedicated landlord broker:
