Commercial Lease Do’s and Don’ts: Best Practices for Tenants

Navigating the complexities of commercial lease agreements can be a daunting task for business owners. Unlike residential leases, commercial real estate contracts often involve intricate terms that can significantly impact your business’s success. The lease negotiation process is crucial, as it sets the foundation for the relationship between landlords and tenants.  At Renaud Consulting, we…

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Benefits of Using a Property Management Company to Manage Retail Real Estate

Managing a retail shopping center can be complex and time-consuming. From overseeing day-to-day operations to ensuring tenant satisfaction, the responsibilities can quickly grow. Partnering with a property management company offers a streamlined approach to managing your commercial property. This ensures that we handle all aspects efficiently. Here’s why hiring a professional management team is a…

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Guide to Tenant Representation in Commercial Real Estate

Navigating the commercial real estate landscape can be daunting, whether you’re launching a new venture or managing an established enterprise. In this dynamic sector, the role of a tenant representative becomes indispensable. This guide aims to illuminate the crucial aspects of tenant representation and underscore its importance for businesses of all sizes. Tenant representation isn’t…

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CASE STUDY #4 – Conversion of Water / Sewer from Private Well/Septic to Public Water/Sewer

Renaud Consulting was engaged for the implementation of a water & sewer conversion project at a 172,820-square foot shopping center.  Renaud provided oversight of the abandonment of seven (7) on-site septic systems and the installation of 2,397-linear feet of sewer pipe with 17 manholes and 10 clean outs.  Renaud also decommissioned two on-site water supply wells, and installed…

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CASE STUDY #3 – UNDER CANOPY COLLAPSE

Renaud Consulting was immediately engaged to provide safe customer access after the early morning collapse of a twenty-five foot (25’) section of under ceiling structure above the pedestrian sidewalk at a 61,600 square foot shopping center.  Continually fostering excellent vendor relationships, the contractor mobilized a team of six (6) workers within an hour to block…

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CASE STUDY #2 – RE-TENANTING A VACANT ANCHOR SPACE

Renaud Consulting was engaged to advise the owner of a 77,300 square foot Northern Virginia shopping center after a nationally recognized grocery tenant vacated its 36,100 square foot store leaving the center at 53% occupancy.  Renaud Consulting negotiated a lease termination fee to help defray the upgrade and re-tenanting costs.  Along with design ideas from…

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CASE STUDY #1 – ASPHALT PAVING

Renaud Consulting was engaged to advise the owner of an Oxon Hill, MD shopping center having multiple asphalt and concrete failures as well as ineffective water drainage after a rainstorm.  Renaud personnel determined the scope of work to best meet the client’s need which was also within their budget.  Several capable vendors were invited to…

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Blue Ridge Hospice

Purcellville Shopping Center, Purcellville, VA Renaud Consulting is pleased to announce the signing of a new lease with Blue Ridge Hospice located at Purcellville Shopping Center in Purcellville, VA. Mark Fontaine of Renaud Consulting provided representation on behalf of the landlord. Tenant: Blue Ridge Hospice Property:  Purcellville Shopping Center City/State: Purcellville, VA Square Feet: 14,900…

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Paisano’s Pizza

Woodmore Commons, Glenarden, MD Renaud Consulting is pleased to announce the signing of a new lease with Paisano’s Pizza located at Woodmore Commons in Glenarden, MD. Leonard Pick of Renaud Consulting provided representation on behalf of the tenant. Tenant: Paisano’s Pizza Property:  Woodmore Commons City/State: Glenarden, MD Square Feet: 1,980 SF RC Agent: Leonard Pick…

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Mezeh

The Glen Shopping Center, Woodbridge, VA Renaud Consulting is pleased to announce the signing of a new lease with Mezeh located in Woodbridge, VA. John Marigliano and Dean Neiman of Renaud Consulting provided representation on behalf of the tenant. Tenant: Mezeh Property:  The Glen Shopping Center City/State: Woodbrige, VA Square Feet: 2,880 SF RC Agent:…

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