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Lease Termination Option Cost Calculator

Termination options balance tenant flexibility against landlord capital recovery.

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Total termination cost

$348,000

Penalty amount

$168,000

TI/LC recovery

$180,000

How the math works

Total = unamortized TI/LC + monthly rent × penalty months.

$28k × 6 = $168k penalty + $180k unamortized = $348k total termination cost.

How to Use

  1. Enter remaining rent obligation.
  2. Enter unamortized TI/LC.
  3. Enter termination fee multiplier.
  4. Enter penalty months.
  5. Read total termination cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Option pricing norms?

Termination fee = unamortized tenant improvements (TI) + unamortized leasing commission (LC) + X months of rent penalty. X typically 4-8 months. Some leases require full TI/LC repayment only; others add penalty rent for cushion.

Notice periods?

Typical: 9-12 months notice before termination date. Short notice (<6 months) costs extra. No-penalty termination after Year 5 of a 10-year lease is common for single-tenant buildings. Every market has conventions; negotiate carefully.

Impact analysis?

Cost should be weighed against tenant flexibility value. If business needs may shift (M&A, growth, shrink), termination option worth 5-10% of lease NPV. Premium negotiated upfront in lease negotiation, paid via higher rent or specific termination fee.

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