If you own a cell tower lease or are looking to sell your rooftop or ground lease, you may run into obstacles that threaten to derail your deal. From management agreements to carrier negotiations to Lender SNDAs, issues can arise that make selling or maximizing your cell tower lease more complicated than expected.
At Nexus Towers, we specialize in lumpsum cell tower lease buyouts and lease negotiations, helping property owners navigate these challenges and ensure they get the best possible deal.
Common Issues That Can Disrupt a Cell Tower Sale
We often receive calls from property owners saying:
- “I tried to sell my cell tower lease, but I ran into issues. Can you help?”
- “The management company controls my leases—what can I do?”
- “My building has rooftop cell towers, but I don’t know how to negotiate a buyout.”
- “My lender wants all the proceeds of my cell tower lease buyout, what are my options?”
These situations are more common than you might think. In one recent case, a new property owner wanted to sell the rooftop cell towers that came with their building. However, a third-party management company controlled those leases under a management agreement, which was set to expire in two years—just like the cell tower leases themselves.
The management company refused to discuss any lease buyout options unless their management agreement was extended first. This created a roadblock that could have killed the deal.
How We Resolved the Dispute & Closed the Deal
To move forward, we:
- Negotiated with the new property owner to understand their goals.
- Engaged the management company to determine what they needed to proceed.
- Developed a compromise that satisfied both parties—allowing the cell tower lease buyout to move forward while ensuring the management company’s concerns were addressed.
By using a strategic approach to cell tower lease negotiations, we successfully reached an agreement that benefited all parties.
What to Do If Your Cell Tower Lease Sale Hits a Snag
If you’re facing obstacles in selling your cell tower lease, don’t let the deal fall apart. Issues like management company conflicts, carrier or lender pushback, or lease expiration timelines can be overcome with the right expertise.
At Nexus Towers, we specialize in helping property owners maximize their lease value and avoid common pitfalls.
Need help with a cell tower lease buyout? Contact Nexus Towers today for expert guidance!
