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Commercial Lease Guides for Houston

Houston-specific guidance on the lease clauses that move deal economics. Each page covers local conventions, common pitfalls, and what to verify during abstraction.

CAM Charges
Houston CAM Charges 2026: $4-15/SF Ranges & Pro Rata Math
Houston CAM runs $4-15/SF depending on asset type. Pro rata formula with worked example, Texas pass-through structures, and the reconciliation errors to catch.
Renewal Options
Houston Renewal Options: Notice and Rent Resets
Houston commercial lease renewal options: notice periods, FMV reset language, and how the energy sector volatility shapes rent reset comparables.
Rent Escalation
Houston Rent Escalation: Texas CPI and Step-Ups
Houston rent escalation clauses: Texas-typical 3% step-ups, CPI indexing, and energy-sector lease dynamics. How to read DFW-style bumps and cap negotiations.
Termination Clauses
Houston Lease Termination: Default and Break Rights
Houston commercial lease termination: Texas Property Code Chapter 93 default rules, break clauses, and how landlord mitigation duty affects damages.