Cell Tower Lease Grader

Answer 8 questions about your lease and get an instant grade — A through F — showing how your terms compare to 2026 market standard. Takes about 2 minutes.

Your Lease Terms

1. What is your current monthly rent?

If you have a ground lease in a suburban or urban area, market rate in 2026 is generally $800–$4,000+/month depending on location.

Under $500/month $500–$999/month $1,000–$1,999/month $2,000–$3,500/month Over $3,500/month Not sure / haven't looked

2. What is your annual escalation rate?

Market standard in 2026 is 3% annually or CPI-adjusted. Many older leases have 1.5–2%.

0% (no escalation or fixed rent) Less than 2% annually 2% annually 3% annually or CPI-adjusted Step-up every 5 years (e.g. 10–15%) Not sure

3. Does your lease include a co-tenancy / co-location fee?

An extra payment when a second carrier is added to the tower. Absent from most leases signed before 2015.

Yes — I receive additional rent when new carriers are added No — not in my lease Not sure

4. When was your lease originally signed?

Before 2010 2010–2017 2018–2021 2022 or later Not sure

5. Does your lease include an equipment removal obligation?

Requires the carrier to remove the tower and restore your property at lease end.

Yes — explicit removal and restoration requirement No — or I am not sure

6. What are the carrier's termination rights?

Can terminate with 30–60 days notice for any reason Can terminate with 90–180 days notice Requires 6–12 months notice or compensation for early exit Strong protections — carrier committed for full term Not sure

7. Have you received a rent reduction letter or MD7 communication?

Yes — and I rejected it or am seeking advice Yes — and I signed and accepted the reduction Yes — but I have not yet responded No — never received one

8. When does your current lease term or renewal option expire?

Within the next 18 months 1.5–4 years away 5–10 years away More than 10 years away Not sure

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