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For a commercial lease, responsibility for the maintenance and repairs varies greatly depending on the nature and language of the lease agreement. For example, the lease may be a full service or gross lease in which the landlord has responsibility for most all maintenance and repairs—or the lease may be at the other end of the spectrum—a triple-net lease (NNN) in which the tenant has responsibility for most all maintenance and repairs. Or the lease may be a modified gross lease in which the landlord and tenant share responsibility for maintenance and repairs.

In California, the responsibility for maintenance and repairs in a commercial lease is largely determined by the terms of the lease agreement itself. A full service or gross lease typically means the landlord is responsible for most maintenance and repairs, whereas a triple-net lease (NNN) places this responsibility on the tenant. In a modified gross lease, both the landlord and tenant share the maintenance and repair obligations. The specific allocation of these responsibilities should be clearly outlined in the lease agreement to prevent disputes. It's important for both landlords and tenants to carefully review and negotiate these terms before signing a commercial lease. California law does require landlords to maintain the property in a condition fit for the purpose for which it is leased, but beyond this, the lease terms will dictate the division of responsibilities.

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