August 31, 2026 · 14 min read
What Is a Lease Execution Date? Meaning, Examples, and Common Questions
The lease execution date is usually when the parties finish signing—but it is not always the effective date or the commencement date. Here is how to identify it and record it.
August 26, 2026 · 16 min read
Commercial Lease Abstract Example + Free Template
See a complete commercial lease abstract example, then download a free Excel template you can use to abstract your own leases.
August 23, 2026 · 14 min read
Lease Commencement Date vs. Effective Date vs. Execution Date: What's the Difference?
Execution, effective, commencement, and rent commencement dates can all fall on different days. Here is how each works and why mixing them up breaks lease timelines.
August 18, 2026 · 12 min read
Lease Commencement Date: What It Means and Why It Matters
The lease commencement date starts the term clock—and often drives expiration, renewals, and rent schedules. Here is how it differs from effective, execution, and rent commencement dates.
August 17, 2026 · 16 min read
What Is Lease Abstraction? A Complete Guide for Commercial Real Estate Teams
Lease abstraction turns long commercial leases into structured, searchable data. This guide covers what gets extracted, why manual work breaks at scale, and how AI changes the workflow.
August 10, 2026 · 14 min read
The 12 Dates Every Lease Administrator Tracks
Miss one notice window and the economics of a lease can change for years. Here are the twelve dates commercial teams keep on a live calendar.