Among its main provisions, the Rent Ordinance: Regulates and limits rent increases for most rental units. Regulates and limits the grounds for which a landlord may terminate a tenancy, and may require relocation payments for tenants who are displaced from a rental unit through no fault of their own.
Exemptions. Keep in mind that certain properties are exempt from California rent control law. These types of properties include: Condos and single family-homes not owned by a real estate investment trust (REIT), corporation, or corporation-owned LLC.
Most rental units in Alameda are fully regulated, i.e. all provisions of the Rent Ordinance apply.
Types of leasehold estates The first type is most common: Estate for years: An agreement that permits occupancy between two specified dates, at the end of which the property must be vacated. Estate from period to period: A monthly tenancy that has no specified end date.
Gross leases tend to benefit the tenant, whereas net leases are more landlord friendly. In a gross lease, the tenant has more control over how much is spent on such expenses as janitorial services and utilities.
1. Triple net lease. As previously mentioned, the most common type of commercial lease is a triple net lease. In a triple net lease, tenants are the ones responsible for operational costs such as property insurance, taxes, and maintenance.
1. Gross Lease. Gross leases are most common for commercial properties such as offices and retail space. The tenant pays a single, flat amount that includes rent, taxes, utilities, and insurance.
Percentage Lease Common in retail spaces, this lease structure allows landlords to share in the tenant's success, while tenants benefit from lower fixed costs when business is slow.
An assignment transfers one party's interest and obligations under a lease to another party. During these tenant transfers, the new tenant takes on the lease responsibilities, including paying rent and property maintenance of the leased premises, and the original tenant is released from most of their duties.
Businesses may consider lease assignment for various reasons, such as relocation, financial constraints, or changes in business needs. For instance, a company experiencing rapid growth may seek more extensive premises, making lease assignment an attractive option to exit the current arrangement.