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title: Commercial Lease Fees
description: Additional rent is a term used in commercial real estate to describe a variety of fees that are not included in the traditional base rent.
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# [Commercial Lease Fees](https://www.noahre.com/blog/additionalfees)

 Written by [Ben Blumenthal](https://www.noahre.com/blog/author/ben-blumenthal) | May 11, 2021 5:33:55 PM

Cost is usually the main factor when a tenant is searching for office space.

If you don’t have a proper understanding of the terms, your lease can become unnecessarily expensive. A typical rent structure usually includes base rent as well as additional rent.

Additional costs associated with your lease can include any of the following:

- Operating Expenses: *The cost of running the building.* Operating expenses allow the landlord to recover out-of-pocket costs to run the building.
- Electricity: *The cost of keeping your lights on.* The two most common methods for electricity charges are direct and submetered.
- Real Estate Taxes: *The cost of property taxes.* The tenant will typically pay the general taxes to the landlord as a reimbursement.
- Cleaning: *The cost of keeping your space spick and span.* Janitorial services are typically excluded from the base rent and covered by the tenant. Full-service buildings ($$) usually include cleaning.
- Sprinklers: *Sprinkler systems are required by law.* Landlords may put these maintenance charges into your lease which is otherwise their responsibility.

One of the main reasons why you should be working with a representative is to have someone with industry expertise on your side throughout this process. The hidden fees can cost you.

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