Viking Bank v. Firgrove Commons 3, LLC

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Firgrove Commons 3 LLC appeals the trial court’s declaratory judgment that its tenant Viking Bank does not owe management fees Firgrove incurred with respect to its lease with Viking Bank. Firgrove argues that Viking Bank is responsible for the management fees because the lease provides for “triple net” rent1 and states that the tenant will pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the leased property. Clerk’s Papers (CP) at 16. However, we hold that when viewed as a whole, the lease does not require Viking Bank to pay management fees. Accordingly, we affirm.

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