Unlike a gross lease, in a commercial net lease, the tenants are responsible for paying for some of the operating costs of the building. The most common operating costs include:
When all three of these expenses are included in a net lease, it is referred to as a "triple net lease". Negotiating the terms of these leases is tricky, and you'll want to know all of your options to help minimize your liability for expenses.
Commercial Triple Net Leases: Allocating Taxes
The basics of property taxes in a commercial lease agreement.
Triple Net Leases: Property and Casualty Insurance
Find out who pays real estate taxes (and how much) in a triple net lease.
Understanding Triple Net Leases: Liability Insurance
Another negotiation point will be liability insurance.
Commercial Triple Net Leases: Allocating Maintenance Costs
Maintenance will be necessary, and your lease will spell out who pays for it.
Negotiate the Best Lease for Your Business
Need space for your business? This practical handbook explains how to analyze space needs, find the ideal location and then get the best possible terms.
This form contains everything businesses and landlords need to create their own gross lease.
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Commercial Net Lease for Entire Building
This form contains everything businesses and landlords need to create their own net lease for a building.
Commercial Net Lease for Part of Building
This form contains everything businesses and landlords need to create their own net lease for a space within a building.