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Mitigating Major Fluctuations in Annual CAM Costs
One of the best ways tenants can prevent heartburn from annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations is to have a well-written,...

How will COVID-19 affect my 2020 operating expenses?
By Mark Barrett Director of Lease Services Clients have begun to ask how the pandemic might affect their lease operating expenses (OPEX)...

Smart Water Meters Help Clients Conserve Water and Save Thousands
How long does it take to recognize that your operation is using too much water? Processes can be inefficient and water leaks do happen....

Why Commercial Real Estate Consulting is Important
For organizations with commercial real estate, a lack of systemic awareness can have severe implications for business units....

The Tenant and Capital Expenditures
What are they and why am I paying for them? By Anna Woodworth, Esq. Senior Auditor A Quick Note: you may be familiar with the term...

What Negotiation Skills are Needed During the Lease Audit Process?
By Janet Forrest, MBA Senior Auditor, Account Manager When most people envision an auditor, they conjure up an image of an isolated...

Why Should my Real Estate Portfolio be Audited?
By Janet Forrest, MBA Senior Auditor, Account Manager If your real estate portfolio lacks a systematic approach to auditing your...

What Are Gross-Ups and Are They Fair?
By Anna Woodworth, Esq. Senior Auditor Many commercial leases include provisions allowing landlords to “gross-up” operating expenses....

Hot Topics | 2019 Operating Expense Topics for Tenant Lease Negotiators: Part 2
By John Beck, Esq. A few months ago, we shared a short list of topics for lease negotiators based upon the issues we see as auditors. ...

What Does Your Operating Expense Cap Language Really Mean?
By Janet Forrest, MBA Senior Auditor, Account Manager Adding language to a lease to place a cap on escalating operating expenses is...

Little Known Tips for Tenants When Negotiating a Commercial Lease
By Anna Woodworth, Esq. Senior Auditor Most real estate gurus can tell you about the important aspects of a commercial real estate...

A $700,000 Submeter Mistake
What is your submeter actually measuring? By Tracy Chelepis, Founder & CEO You’ve moved into an upscale office park with all the perks...
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