In Texas, commercial real estate tax rates are higher than the national average at 1.83% rather than 1.08%.
If the landlord sells, dies, or transfers the property, the new owner has to honor your lease and any other agreement you made with the original owner or management, unless the lease agreement specifically states that the lease will terminate in such case.
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. The landlord is responsible for paying taxes, utilities, and insurance from the rent fees.
Key Commercial Lease Types Explained Gross Lease. Often found in office buildings and retail spaces, gross leases provide a simple, all-inclusive rental arrangement. Net Lease. In net leases, the tenant assumes a more significant share of responsibility for building expenses. Modified Gross Lease. Percentage Lease.
A retail lease is used where there is a sale of goods or services, often in a shopping centre (cluster of 5 or more stores). A commercial lease is used for warehouse, industrial or office space premises.
Cities have rules about how different areas can be used. Retail spaces typically are allowed in zones meant for shopping and mixed-use areas. Commercial spaces are more limited to location. For example, a factory would need to be in an industrial zone, while an office could be in a business district.
Retail leases are usually shorter, maybe three to five years. They often include rules about how the space can be used and decorated. Commercial leases tend to be longer, sometimes 10 years or more. They might have different terms about who's responsible for maintenance and improvements.
What are the Different Types of Commercial Leases? Gross Lease. Modified Gross Lease (also referred to as Double Net) Net Lease (also referred to as NNN)