# Free rent abatement

> Months of zero base rent at the start of a lease, as concession.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Months of zero base rent at the start of a lease, as concession.
- Free rent (rent abatement) is the most common landlord concession.

## Key facts
- **category**: Leasing
- **regionScope**: Global

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/glossary/free-rent-abatement), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.