2025 Operating Expense Reconciliation: A Guide for Commercial Tenants
At the start of each year, commercial tenants receive their operating expense reconciliation statement for the prior year. This document shows the actual costs your landlord incurred to operate and maintain the property and it determines whether you owe additional...
Capital Expenses in Commercial Leases: How to Avoid Surprise Costs
Capital expenses in commercial leases can create major financial surprises for tenants. At National Lease Advisors (NLA), our lease administration and lease audit team regularly identifies situations where landlords rely on loose lease language to pass through...
Leasing Tips: It’s Time for 2026…Base Years
As 2025 winds down, it’s time for tenants and brokers to double-check the Base Year in any new leases, renewals, or expansions. We often see tenants commit to terms that start in late 2025 or early 2026, only to find out later that the lease uses 2025 as the Base...
How to Negotiate a Base Year Lease
Negotiating a base year lease can be one of the most important and often overlooked parts of a commercial lease. Whether you are signing a new lease or renewing, understanding how to structure base year operating expenses can save your business significant money over...
Nearly $3 Million Recovered: How NLA Is Saving Clients More Than Ever in 2025
National Lease Advisors, a leading provider of lease administration services, proudly announces surpassing the significant milestone of $2 million in savings for its clients during the year 2025.