# San José office lease exit and renewal

> Plan San José renewals 18–24 months ahead, with a real shortlist of alternatives in hand — that's the only way to extract concession value from the incumbent landlord.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Start renewals 18–24 months out, not 6.
- A real shortlist of alternatives is the only credible negotiating leverage.
- Subletting / surrender is a real option in trending-soft markets.
- Restoration / dilapidations costs are often underestimated — budget early.

## Key facts
- **city**: San José
- **country**: Costa Rica
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $240/sqm/yr · ≈ $22.3 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $22/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 12.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 7.4%

## FAQ
### When should I start a San José renewal negotiation?
18–24 months before lease expiry. Earlier on multi-floor or multi-building portfolios.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/san-jose-cr/exit-and-renewal), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.