

Leasing Strategies for Utilities, Trash, and Interruptions
Utilities, trash, and utility interruptions are three relatively straightforward topics, but they are important to understand because of...


How to Analyze a Lease's Permitted Use Section
The permitted use section in a lease will state the specific things for which tenant can use the premises. An office landlord likely...


Leasing 101, Part 9: Term Length and Alternatives
The length of the lease term is a business decision that needs to be negotiated with the landlord, reviewed with the broker, and analyzed...


Leasing 101, Part 7: Nine Tips for Negotiating Additional Rent
In a lease, 'additional rent' generally is defined as any amount due to landlord by tenant over and above base rent. Depending on the...


Leasing 101, Part 6: Base Rent
There are three main types of rent in leases: base rent, additional rent, and percentage rent. Additional rent and percentage rent are...


Leasing 101, Part 5: Square Footage, Measurements, and Rent Calculation
Per Square Foot Basis In leases, the rented space is measured on a square foot basis, and the rent is calculated on...