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Who Pays for Repairs? HVAC, Roof, Plumbing, and Maintenance by Lease Type
June 2, 2026 deancre
Lease type determines repair responsibility in an Alabama commercial lease — not default law. In a triple-net lease, the tenant pays for most...
Sublease vs Assignment: What’s Allowed in Alabama Commercial Leases?
June 2, 2026 deancre
A sublease transfers a portion of your lease rights to a third party while you remain liable to the landlord; an assignment transfers the entire...
Renewal Options and Expansion Rights: Clauses Tenants Should Negotiate Upfront
May 6, 2026 deancre
Commercial tenants in Alabama lose renewal rights, pay above-market rent at expiration, and forfeit expansion priority every year — not because...
Early Termination and Kick-Out Rights: When Tenants Can Exit a Commercial Lease
May 6, 2026 deancre
Commercial tenants in Alabama who sign a standard lease without a negotiated exit mechanism are contractually obligated to pay base rent, operating...
How to Read a Lease Rate Quote: $/SF/YR vs $/MO, NNN, and “Effective Rent”
April 26, 2026 deancre
A commercial lease rate quote expresses the cost of renting space as a dollar amount per square foot, stated either annually ($/SF/YR) or monthly...
Security Deposits, Personal Guarantees, and “Good Guy” Clauses: What Tenants Should Expect
April 26, 2026 deancre
North Alabama commercial landlords require a security deposit, a personal guarantee from the business owner, or both as a condition of executing a...
Commercial Lease LOI: What to Include (and What to Leave Out) for Landlords and Tenants
February 21, 2026 deancre
A Commercial Lease LOI (letter of intent) is a short, written term sheet that documents the terms of a commercial lease before attorneys draft the...
Tenant Improvement (TI) Allowance: How It Works and How to Negotiate It
February 21, 2026 deancre
A Tenant Improvement (TI) Allowance is a landlord-funded allowance, typically quoted as $/RSF, used to build out a leased space so a tenant can open...
Landlord Rep vs Tenant Rep: Who Represents You in a Commercial Lease?
January 30, 2026 deancre
When you lease commercial space, knowing who’s actually looking out for you can mean the difference between a great deal and one that quietly...
CAM Charges Explained: What “Common Area Maintenance” Really Includes
January 30, 2026 deancre
When you sign a commercial lease, the base rent is just the start. Most tenants also pay Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges. CAM charges can turn...
