List of markets currently under review for a potential reclassification as part of the 2017 Annual Market Classification Review: - China A-shares (from Standalone to Emerging Markets) - more info. - Argentina (from Frontier Markets to Emerging Markets) - more info.
It does seem counter-intuitive for a landlord to request that a long term rent-controlled tenant continue to sign a new lease, but counter-intuitive for landlords can be beneficial for tenants. You are protected from nasty rent increases, OMI notices or Ellis notices that become effective before the end of your lease.
Of course, most landlords prefer that commercial tenants sign long-term leases (5, 10 years or longer). However, in return, you should ask for certain items in relation to the length of the lease, such as free rent for a period of time and/or a tenant fit-up at the landlord's expense. 2) Negotiating in panic mode.. Maybe you're getting kicked out of your short-term lease because the landlord wants to sell the building or put in a chain store. Perhaps your business has grown quickly and you need to lease a space to accommodate your increased client base.