As with any rental, the lease should clearly delineate which party is responsible for utilities, general maintenance, etc.

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The net lease base rent will be higher, because maintenance, etc.

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Assume you spend half of that on taxes, maintenance, etc.

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For Republicans to take the position that someone other than motorists should subsidize road maintenance is to adopt the ethos of Democrats, liberals, progressives, etc.

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