Adam Bothun 
When a business needs a new commercial property, it typically has two choices: lease a property that has already been built or work with a developer to create a building specifically for its needs. A prebuilt property is an existing building that is already constructed and available for sale or lease. A build-to-suit property, on … Read more
A build-to-suit lease is a commercial real estate arrangement in which a property is designed and constructed specifically for the needs of a particular tenant. Instead of leasing an existing building, the tenant works with a landlord or developer to create a new property that matches its business requirements. The completed building is then leased … Read more
A ground lease and a build-to-suit arrangement are both commonly used in commercial real estate, but they solve different problems. A ground lease allows a tenant to lease land from a property owner, often for a long period, while the tenant develops or uses the property. A build-to-suit arrangement involves constructing a building specifically for … Read more
A ground lease and a land lease are terms that are often used to describe an arrangement where someone leases land instead of buying it. In many situations, the two terms mean essentially the same thing. The main difference is usually not the land itself, but how the terms are used. A land lease is … Read more
A ground lease is a long-term agreement in which a tenant leases land from a property owner and typically develops or uses the land for a specific purpose. Unlike a traditional lease, where the tenant usually rents a building or other structure, a ground lease primarily concerns the land itself. The tenant may construct a … Read more
Breaking an apartment lease before the agreed end date can be complicated. A lease is a legally binding agreement, so simply moving out usually doesn’t automatically end your obligations. However, there are several ways you may be able to leave an apartment lease early. You might negotiate an early termination with your landlord, use a … Read more
If you’re considering leasing a $45,000 car, you may be wondering what the monthly payment will look like. There isn’t one fixed answer. A lease payment depends on several factors, including the car’s expected value at the end of the lease, the lease term, money factor, mileage allowance, taxes, fees, and any money you pay … Read more
A tenant generally does not get an automatic grace period after a fixed-term lease expires. Once the lease reaches its end date, the tenant’s right to occupy the property depends on what the lease says, whether the landlord agrees to let the tenant stay, and the landlord-tenant laws in the applicable state or local jurisdiction. … Read more
If you have bad credit and need a car, you may wonder whether leasing or financing gives you a better chance of getting approved. There isn’t a universal answer. But for many borrowers with poor credit, financing can make more sense if the goal is to eventually own the car. Leasing can offer lower monthly … Read more
If you’re looking at commercial real estate, you’ve probably seen terms such as single net, double net, and triple net lease. They all describe lease structures where the tenant pays some property expenses in addition to base rent. The main difference is how many of those expenses are passed from the landlord to the tenant. … Read more