11.   But negotiating a lease in Jupiter could be difficult.

12.   For instance, it is much easier to negotiate a lease with no down payment than it is to buy the car without a down payment, he said.

13.   He negotiated land leases, took classes on geology, raised drilling funds and built a small company.

14.   He was given new office furniture and free legal help negotiating his lease.

15.   In addition to hiring staff from Yamaichi, Merrill may negotiate leases to occupy Yamaichi offices.

16.   It sounds as if the city is on board, although Magna still has the opportunity to negotiate a lease with the city.

17.   Leases are being negotiated with prominent New York restaurateurs for the other three spots.

18.   Merrill may hire staff from failed Japanese broker Yamaichi Securities Co. and negotiate leases to occupy Yamaichi offices.

19.   Negotiating the lease for Artisanal took four to six months, Brennan said.

20.   One member of the group, a seasoned real estate agent, negotiated new leases for the project.