what are single and double net leases 
the lease with the least tenant risk is a single net n lease the tenant pays just the property taxes double net nn leases are also common in commercial real estate the tenant pays two instead of three obligations property taxes insurance premiums and rent can tenants negotiate a triple net lease with a triple net lease almost all responsibilities fall on the tenant the tenant is responsible for paying rent and all overhead costs associated with owning the property taxes insurance operating expenses utilities etc as a result the base rental amount can become a key negotiating term because the tenant is taking on the risk of the landlord s overhead they may be able to negotiate a more favorable base rental amount 