Commercial lease hidden costs checklist.
Use this before signing a commercial lease. The danger is not one big hidden cost. It is ten small exclusions that move risk from the landlord to you.
Goal: leave with a list of questions to ask the landlord, broker, attorney, or accountant.
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Why this matters
Many tenants compare spaces using only base rent. A better comparison includes CAM, taxes, insurance, utilities, repairs, HVAC obligations, signage, parking, buildout, free-rent timing, deposits, guarantees, and exit rights.
This checklist does not replace professional advice. It helps you avoid walking into a lease discussion blind.