04/23/2026
Why did your office rent JUMP… even though your rent didn’t change?
In this CRE 101 Short, I break down the BASE YEAR TRAP—one of the most overlooked cost drivers in full-service office leases.
If you don’t fully understand how operating expense pass-throughs and base year resets work, you could be exposed to double-digit cost increases without ever renegotiating your rent.
💡 Most tenants focus on rent. Smart firms focus on total occupancy cost.
📊 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
What a “base year” really means
How expense resets increase your costs
Why building sales can impact your lease
How to avoid hidden cost exposure
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📚 RESOURCES
📘 Commercial Real Estate Office Leasing – The Tale of Tenant Representation
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CRE 101 - Why Your Office Rent Jumps 15% (Base Year Trap Explained) | CRE 101
