Commercial real estate leases can be one of the most significant financial commitments for a business, yet many companies find themselves locked into long-term, inflexible agreements that no longer serve their needs. Whether you’re negotiating a new lease, renewing, or trying to exit an existing contract, strategic negotiation is essential to minimize financial liability and maximize flexibility. Northern 45 helps businesses structure better lease terms, negotiate exits, and avoid costly mistakes.

Our proven approach to real estate lease negociations turns complexity into opportunity and risk into growth.
UnfavorableLease Terms
Many businesses sign long-term leases with rigid terms, later realizingthey lack flexibility as the business evolves.Lack of Strategic Clarity
Early Lease Termination & Exit Strategy
Companies needing to downsize, relocate, or close a location often struggle with early termination penalties and legal risks.
Rent Increases & Unplanned Costs
Landlords frequently include annual rent escalations, maintenance fees, and hidden charges that increase costs over time.
Subleasing& Lease Assignment Issues
Businesses trying to transfer a lease or sublease space face legal and financial challenges.

Commercial leases can quietly become one of the largest fixed burdens on an online retail business. Northern 45 provides strategic guidance on negotiating, restructuring, and exiting commercial lease agreements. Whether you are signing a new lease, facing rising costs, navigating a landlord dispute, or evaluating early termination, we help you protect flexibility, reduce financial exposure, and align real estate commitments with long-term business goals.
Lease Negotiation & Renewal Strategy
We negotiate rental rates, improvement allowances, renewal terms, and flexibility clauses to secure more favorable and strategic lease agreements.
Early Exit & Cost Reduction Planning
We develop structured strategies for lease termination, rent reduction, subleasing, and cost optimization to minimize penalties and unnecessary obligations.
Landlord Dispute & Risk Management
We provide guidance resolving landlord conflicts, assignment or sublease risks, and contractual disputes to protect your operational flexibility.
We focus on traction, not theory.
Battle-tested, not brainstormed ideas.
We work as an extension of you.
Results in weeks, not quarters.