How to reject prospective tenants because of business type/model?
Hi all,

We have a commercial space in an area that could use some good businesses that support the community.

How do you reject a business based on their business model in a way that doesn't ruffle feathers?  Just "sorry, we don't want to have an x business here."?

For example, we're not interested in vape shops or "cash-checks-now" places.

Thanks
[{"id": "izkbsm7", "text": "If you are looking to lease the space for a specific type of business/ industry , there is nothing wrong with that. Many LL have a similar approach , especially when they invest for the long run. If you are being approached by a business/business owner that doesn't fit with your long term goals just mention this from the beginning that for this space you are looking for a different mix of tenant(s).\n\nSome businesses , such vape shops usually create a lot of headaches for LL and the areas.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "izla2uj", "text": "You can discriminate against business types all you want in commerical. And business owners/brokers are used to it if they\u2019re in an undesirable business. Cannabis, strip clubs, check cashing, shady-looking massage, etc. all know they are at the mercy of an landlord wanting to lease the space. Just be honest so the tenant can move on. \n\nEven perfectly legit places like dog groomers or dance studios need to find a place that doesn\u2019t mind the noise they create.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]