Telecom Agreements for Commercial Buildings |
In our experience, owners of commercial multi-tenant buildings – whether housing office or retail space – tend to be more passive than owners of residential MDU properties when it comes to negotiating access agreements with telecommunications carriers. More so than in MDU markets, commercial multi-tenant owners allow telecommunications carriers access to private property either without any agreement at all, or simply sign whatever access agreement is presented by the carrier without negotiating terms. With the aid of a savvy real estate and telecommunications attorney, commercial properties can negotiate with great success. You CAN Negotiate a Telecom Agreement — and Increase Your Rental Value in the ProcessRegardless of the historical reasons, the perception that owners of office or retail buildings have little or no leverage in telecommunications access negotiations is false and works to the advantage of the carrier at the expense of the property owner and tenants. There is no doubt that having an effective access agreement or agreements in place increases the rental value of any commercial multi-tenant property and for that reason, the topic merits careful attention. Good money is being left on the table. Contrary to common assumptions, there are numerous valid reasons why a telecom access agreement is necessary, including (among others):
Telecommunications Attorney vs. Telecommunications ConsultantThe Kandutsch Law Office has significant experience in negotiating effective telecom access agreements for commercial multi-tenant properties. While we understand that such negotiations are often handled by third-party consultants, the expertise of those consultants is typically focused primarily on technical matters and may not encompass maximal protection of the owner’s legal interests. For that reason, we believe that some consultants may in effect function more as conduits for carrier business development than as strong advocates for property owners. Our office addresses this gap in coverage. Whether dealing with a single building or an entire portfolio of properties, we provide undiluted advocacy and commitment to our clients’ best interests, tailored to meet each client’s specific needs. If you wish to discuss telecom access agreements for your commercial multi-tenant property, please contact the Kandutsch Law Office to schedule a free consultation. |
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