How Developers Protect Tenants from Project Delays ASK: We’re developing a site for a tenant, but entitlements and permits keep pushing timelines. How do we keep them confident, and keep the deal alive? ANSWER: Tenants hate uncertainty. When delays stretch on, trust erodes fast. But most of the time, it’s not the delay itself that […]

What Landlords Need to Know Before Signing with a Developer ASK: I own property and a developer wants to build on it. What should I watch out for before signing anything? ANSWER: Partnering with a developer can unlock tremendous value, but it also introduces complexity. Developers bring expertise, financing, and vision, but they also bring […]

How to Structure Leases Around Entitlement Timelines ASK: How do I protect both my tenant and myself when entitlements might take months or longer? ANSWER: The fastest way to lose a tenant’s trust is to overpromise on timing. Entitlements are unpredictable, and most tenants underestimate how long they take. At I&D Consulting, we help developers […]

The Developer’s Playbook for Negotiating Land Deals with Landlords and Tenants ASK: I’m negotiating a land deal and trying to balance what the landlord wants with what my tenant needs. How do I make sure everyone wins? ANSWER: Most deals fall apart not because the site is wrong, but because expectations aren’t aligned. In every […]

How to Build Political and Staff Support Before Your First Hearing ASK: We’ve submitted our plans and are waiting for the hearing, how can we make sure it goes well? ANSWER: Public hearings can make or break your project. By the time you’re on the agenda, decisions are largely shaped by what’s already happened behind […]