Chris Vassilian and Justin Smith discuss the evolving landscape of subleasing in Southern California, highlighting current trends, challenges, and the dynamics between landlords, tenants, and subtenants. They explore the implications of market fluctuations, the importance of financial credit, and the complexities of navigating direct leases versus subleases.

Key Takeaways

• Subleasing is increasingly common in Southern California.
• Market fluctuations have created a unique subleasing environment.
• Subleases often offer flexibility but may lack concessions.
• Racking can enhance the attractiveness of a sublease.
• Landlords may have the right to recapture subleased space.
• Financial credit of the sublessor is a growing concern.
• Subleasing introduces complexities with three parties involved.
• Direct leases can sometimes be cleaner but less efficient.
• Timing is crucial when subleasing to avoid paying rent unnecessarily.
• The current market has many subleases available for consideration.

Episode Resources

Connect with Chris Vassilian

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-vassilian/

Connect with Justin Smith

• https://smithcre.com/
• https://www.lee-associates.com/
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbsmith