Modified Gross Lease Quiz
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In a modified gross lease, who bears the maintenance and related costs?

  • The landlord (correct)
  • Both landlord and tenant share the costs
  • The property management company
  • The tenant
  • What type of lease allows the landlord to cover all the property’s operating expenses?

  • Net lease
  • Gross lease (correct)
  • Percentage lease
  • Modified gross lease
  • What is a potential problem for tenants in a modified gross lease if the landlord is lax in general maintenance?

  • Difficulty in retaining clients (correct)
  • Reduced business taxes
  • Increased control over budgeting
  • Higher profit margins
  • What is a disadvantage for landlords in using a gross modified lease?

    <p>Undervaluing operating costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a gross lease, who covers the property’s operating expenses?

    <p>Landlord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a tenant have more control over in a modified gross lease?

    <p>Budgeting for costs directly related to its business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential problem for landlords in using a gross modified lease if the rent they charge is too little for a space that requires a lot of upkeep?

    <p>Property maintenance issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a landlord rest assured about in using a gross modified lease?

    <p>Property maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is covered by the landlord in a gross lease?

    <p>Real estate taxes, property insurance, and maintenance costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential problem for tenants in a modified gross lease if the landlord is lax in general maintenance?

    <p>Difficulty in retaining clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a ground lease and other types of commercial leases?

    <p>Lease of land only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical lease term for a ground lease?

    <p>50 to 99 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a ground lease for many landlords?

    <p>Avoiding capital gains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the improvements on the property once a ground lease term expires?

    <p>They become property of the landlord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are ground leases also referred to as land leases?

    <p>Because they involve leasing out only the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of a ground lease for a tenant?

    <p>Ability to build on prime location without purchasing the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of a ground lease for a landlord?

    <p>Steady income stream while retaining ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a disadvantage for a tenant in a ground lease?

    <p>Lack of landlord approval for property changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might landlords risk if proper provisions are not included in a ground lease?

    <p>Loss of control over tenant property development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lease allows the tenant to construct and use the facility while the landlord retains ownership of the land?

    <p>Ground lease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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