Inland Empire Tenant Representation | Tenant-Only Broker

Tenant-Only Representation for Inland Empire Businesses

Shelton & Associates provides tenant-only commercial real estate representation for office, industrial, warehouse, and logistics users throughout the Inland Empire. We represent tenants exclusively, never landlords, and do not list buildings, ensuring conflict-free advice aligned solely with your business objectives.

The Inland Empire remains one of the most competitive industrial markets in the country, with pricing, concessions, and lease terms varying significantly by submarket, building class, and timing. Whether you are renewing an existing lease or evaluating relocation options, we help tenants reduce total occupancy costs and negotiate lease terms that protect long-term flexibility.

Lease Renewal Strategy for Inland Empire

Many Inland Empire tenants lose leverage by waiting too long to engage ownership. We typically recommend beginning renewal or relocation planning 12 to 18 months before lease expiration to preserve optionality and negotiating power.

Our process compares renewal proposals against relocation alternatives across competing Inland Empire submarkets, even when a tenant ultimately remains in place. In many cases, the credible threat of relocation improves base rent, free rent, tenant improvement allowances, operating expense protections, and flexibility provisions.

Representation for Industrial, Warehouse, and Office Tenants

Industrial & Warehouse Space

We represent distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and e-commerce users throughout the Inland Empire, with a focus on:

Dock-high and grade-level loading
Clear height and trailer parking
Power, yard, and zoning constraints
Operating expense structures and CAM exposure
Expansion rights and early termination flexibility

Office & Flex Space

For office and flex users, we assist with:

Renewal versus relocation analysis
Market rent and concession benchmarking
Tenant improvement negotiations
Parking ratios and operating expense controls

How We Help Inland Empire Tenants

Transaction Strategy
Renewal versus relocation analysis
Market rent and concession comparisons
Lease proposals and counterproposals

Economic Negotiation
Tenant improvement allowances and work letters
Free rent and abatement structures
Operating expenses, base years, caps, and audit rights

Risk and Flexibility
Assignment and sublease protections
Expansion, contraction, and termination options
Restoration and surrender limitations

Operating expense structures and lease language vary widely across Inland Empire submarkets. Unfavorable terms can materially increase long-term occupancy costs if not addressed during negotiation.

Why Tenants Choose Shelton & Associates

Tenant-only representation
We exclusively represent tenants and never landlords or building owners.

Inland Empire market expertise
From modern logistics facilities to older distribution stock, we understand how ownership strategies, vacancy, and timing affect leverage.

Negotiation leverage
We use competing alternatives to improve economics, increase concessions, and push back on aggressive lease language.

No additional cost to tenants
Our fee is paid from the landlord’s brokerage commission, there is no added cost to tenants for our services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do tenants pay for tenant representation in the Inland Empire?
In most cases, no. Tenant representation fees are typically paid by the landlord.

When should I start planning a renewal or relocation?
Ideally 12 to 18 months before lease expiration to preserve leverage.

Do you represent landlords or list buildings?
No. We exclusively represent tenants.

Can you help with large warehouse or logistics facilities?
Yes. We regularly represent tenants across small, mid-size, and large distribution requirements.