by brentlevison | Sep 23, 2026 | Tips
Base rent at lease signing is only part of the financial picture in a multi-year commercial lease. Rent escalation clauses — the mechanism by which rent increases over the lease term — can significantly affect the total cost of a lease, and small differences in...
by brentlevison | Sep 21, 2026 | Tips
Triple net — often written as “NNN” — is one of the most common commercial lease structures, particularly in retail and single-tenant properties. Understanding exactly what “net” means in this context is essential, since it fundamentally...
by brentlevison | Sep 16, 2026 | Tips
Few things cause more friction mid-lease than a dispute over who’s responsible for a repair — a broken HVAC unit, a leaking roof, a parking lot pothole. Unlike residential leases, where landlord maintenance obligations are often governed by statute, commercial...
by brentlevison | Sep 14, 2026 | Tips
For Florida commercial tenants, hurricane season isn’t a hypothetical risk — it’s an annual, recurring reality that lease terms should specifically account for. Two provisions matter most when a storm forces a closure or causes property damage: force...
by brentlevison | Sep 9, 2026 | Tips
Florida has historically been the only state to impose a sales tax specifically on commercial rent — a cost that’s been gradually reduced in recent years and is now being phased out entirely. For tenants and landlords negotiating leases in 2026, understanding...
by brentlevison | Sep 8, 2026 | Tips
Florida’s commercial property insurance market has changed significantly in recent years, and those changes are showing up directly in lease negotiations — not just in the insurance policies themselves. Tenants and landlords negotiating leases today need to...
