Building owners are frequently approached to lease their rooftop space to Wireless Carriers.  While the thought of additional revenue is enticing, there are several factors to consider that are much different from that of a Cell Tower Lease.  Load capacity, rooftop access, future development and aesthetics are just a few to mention.

Here are just a few issues that could have a lasting affect on your building:

1. Structure.  Is the equipment placed in a way as to not effect the roof itself?  Are there riser issues?  Are they putting the antenna out in a way that will not have an adverse affect on future tenant growth?  Is your roof leaking now?
2. Access.  Will the access requirements cause issue with the residence of your building?  How does the 24/7 access affect residence?
3. Will the term of your lease allow you to teardown your building for a new structure?  What penalties will you incur?
4. What will the antenna look like?  Will they match the color scheme of your building?

These are just a few common issues that many times overlooked.  The carriers will always look for the most cost effective solution to get their antenna in place.  We have seen the mistakes and listened to Landlords issues many times.  We use this valuable information to help you avoid their mistakes.

Another common mistake rooftop Landlords make is to assume each lease will bring in the same amount of rents.  This assumption had cost many rooftop Landlords to lose rents to nearby building owners.  Wireless Carriers are savvy and will exhaust all possibilities to get the best possible rooftop cell site lease into place.

Please contact us before you enter any new Cell Tower Lease or Cell Site Lease Agreement.