Negotiating a Site Lease

After your physical and RF site surveys, if a decision is made to use the site, you need to negotiate a site agreement. The following sections provide some tips that you can use as you prepare to reach agreement with the site owner or manager. These tips are based on a win-win scenario where both you and the site owner benefit from the agreement.

Lease Rates

Monthly lease rates can vary widely depending on the market area where a site is located. In a rural area, you might find rates as low as $200 per month. In a city with high buildings and high population levels, monthly rates might be $1000 per month or higher. This occurs because—at least in the United States—building owners have become accustomed to receiving these ...

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