In this article, you'll learn:

• The difference between direct leases and subleases, and their advantages.
• How short-term and long-term leases impact flexibility and costs.
• The key differences between gross and net leases regarding expenses.
• The importance of reading your lease to avoid hidden costs.

Commercial real estate leases aren't created alike. $20 a foot isn't always $20 a foot. To understand how your lease works, you first need to see which of the many types of leases it falls under. Leases get defined based on who is your landlord, how long your lease runs, and what expenses you pay relative to your landlord.