Additional Rent refers to the amounts of rent that are due above the minimum or base rent. This covers a variety of potential extra charges that a tenant may be responsible for, depending on the lease agreement.
Ancillary charges refer to additional rents incurred under a Triple-Net Lease to cover expenses such as Common Area Maintenance (CAM), real estate taxes, and insurance.
Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges are fees paid by tenants to landlords for the upkeep of shared spaces such as hallways, restrooms, and parking lots. These charges are typically calculated on a pro-rata basis and are essential for the maintenance and functionality of commercial properties.
Amounts paid by a tenant to a landlord for the tenant’s share of expenses, typically encountered in net leases and leases with stop clauses. These payments help cover specific property-related costs such as common area maintenance, property taxes, and utility expenses.
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