I received a call from a woman who was kicking off a new business venture making organic, paleo, non-GMO, heidihidiho bla bla bla nut butters. She was looking for something with an existing commercial kitchen space and was on a really tight budget. Me: I do happen to have a small space with a commercial… Continue reading Deez Nuts
I was meeting with a potential tenant at a shopping center. He was a professional body builder and wanted to open up a fitness gym. He had called me after seeing a leasing advertisement sign on the property. I had sent him the leasing brochure and we had talked about the general lease terms before… Continue reading I look shifty.
I was showing a vacant retail space to a potential tenant. He had called me after seeing an advertisement we posted about the space. An advertisement that clearly stated the monthly rent amount and other terms. Tenant: This place is perfect for my start up business! When could I move in? Me: Great! I’ll… Continue reading I’m sad.
I was showing office space to a potential tenant. We had talked for a while about the lease terms when he started asking about paying less than the advertised monthly rent. Me: I’m sorry but the property owner is firm on the rental rate. Potential Tenant: Ha ha ha! I have to say this. … Continue reading I’m just pretending
I met a potential tenant at a shopping center to show him a vacant space for rent. He showed up covered in tattoos, wearing sagging pants and sporting a black eye. Me: I’m going to assume you’re not really a dentist like you said on the phone. Tenant: No I’m not. I want to open… Continue reading Honesty is usually the best policy
Part of a conversation with a potential tenant as we toured a vacant office space. Tenant: I will not pay for any utilities. Me: I’m sorry but the lease at this location requires that you pay for the water and electricity. Tenant: Okay. Okay. I’ll pay for the power but not for water! Just turn… Continue reading Hold it!
Tenant owes many months of rent. Tenant is also married to my boss’s daughter. Daughter tells my boss that my accounting records are totally screwed up and demands a meeting to straighten me out. I go to the tenant’s office for the straightening-out meeting. Daughter is really angry! She tells me she’s paid the rent… Continue reading Magic Accounting
I’m on the phone with a potential tenant who is calling about renting space in a shopping center. Me: …and what kind of business do you have? Potential Tenant: I can’t tell you. Me: What? Why? I need to know the type of business that you’ll be running. I have to make sure it meets… Continue reading SURPRISE!
You'll Never Rent In This Town Again! 