Gullible’s Travels: Signing a Lease without Getting Suckered

Like Gulliver, who found himself pinned to the ground by Lilliputians, it’s the little clauses in a lease that can tie you up in knots. Everybody knows that you should never sign a major contract like your store’s lease without consulting a lawyer and understanding it inside out. Like eating healthy and driving with a seat–belt, knowing your lease is sage advice many retailers forget until it’s too late.

If you are signing a new lease, or looking at renewing a lease, this article offers some tips to help you enter negotiations with renewed vigour.

In this guide, you'll learn about:

• Top 5 questions to ask before signing a lease
• Getting the most out of your lease
• Location
• Parking jams
• Signage rights
• Additional resources