2026 Edition:

The Modern Guide to
Commercial Tenant Retention

Tenant retention is no longer passive. In 2026, it’s an operating discipline.

High vacancies, rising costs, and shifting tenant expectations mean keeping the tenants you have is just as important as attracting new ones. This guide breaks down what’s changed and what actually works across office, life science, retail, and industrial properties.

Inside the 2026 guide, you’ll learn:

• Why retention has become a portfolio-level strategy, not a lease-by-lease effort

• What tenants now expect from building operations, communication, and experience

• How AI will play a role this year, and in the years to come

• Practical strategies to improve renewals without overspending on amenities

Whether you manage a single asset or a national portfolio, this guide gives you a clear, modern playbook for retaining tenants in a competitive market.