Shrews, which are insectivores rather than rodents, are intriguing little animals. They are voracious nocturnal predators with a high metabolic ratesin fact so high that they must hunt and eat frequently or face the real possibility of quickly dying of starvation.
What is a 'Gross Lease'. A gross lease is a type of commercial lease where the landlord pays for the building's property taxes, insurance and maintenance. A gross lease can be modified to meet the needs of a particular building's tenants. For example, a gross lease may require the tenant to pay the utility bills. Next Up.
Most modified gross and triple net leases specify that tenants pay those charges on a pro rata basis. In other words, the percent of the charge that they pay depends on the percent of of the building that they occupy.