Pre- Eviction-Commercial Tenant Lease Exit / Surrender Negotiation (Tenant vs Landlord)

Negotiation on behalf of the commercial tenant to secure a clean lease exit or surrender of premises—time to relocate, reduced penalties, and minimized exposure—without litigation.

Most commercial exit agreements are reached within 2–6 weeks, depending on landlord responsiveness, guarantor issues, and the move-out timeline requested.

If staying no longer makes business sense, exiting the right way avoids lawsuits, personal guaranty exposure, and reputational damage.
This service represents you as the commercial tenant to negotiate an orderly lease surrender/termination with practical terms: time to vacate, reduced liabilities, and a clear release.

Typical Situations Covered

• Business pivot/closure; space no longer viable
• Arrears accumulating; risk of lockout/termination
• Need time to relocate and avoid litigation
• Concern about personal guaranty enforcement
• Seeking a negotiated settlement vs. court

Resolution Strategies

• Surrender of premises with agreed vacate date
• Waiver/reduction of rent, late fees, attorney fees (case-by-case)
• Guarantor relief/limitation where leverage allows (1A)
• Structured settlement for any remaining balance (2C)
• Mutual release, confidentiality, non-disparagement
• Clear turnover condition & key exchange protocol

If you don’t want direct confrontation with the landlord

We handle all communication and negotiation on your behalf—aiming for a clean business exit without legal retainers or court filings.

Who This Is For

✔ Retail, office, medical, light-industrial tenants
✔ Startups and SMEs winding down or relocating
✔ Franchisees seeking orderly termination
✔ Tenants seeking to avoid litigation/PG exposure

What’s Included

• Intake & lease/financial review
• Landlord (or counsel) outreach and proposal drafting
• Negotiation of exit terms, timing, and liabilities
• Guarantor-relief attempt where feasible (1A)
• Written surrender/settlement outline for counsel to finalize

Not Included

• Legal representation or court filings
• Drafting of binding legal agreements
• Enforcement after move-out
• Brokerage/relocation services

Pricing

Case Flat Fee: $850

Success Fee: N/A

Outcomes We Target

• Clean, documented surrender/termination
• Time to vacate and relocate without disruption
• Reduced/waived arrears, fees, or damages where possible
• Limited personal guaranty exposure (when leverage allows)
• No litigation; professional exit

Begin negotiations by submitting the Case Intake Fee—once received, outreach to the landlord begins.