Under a triple-net lease, who bears taxes, insurance and maintenance?
Correct Answer
B) The tenant, on top of the base rent
Why this is correct: A triple-net (NNN) lease requires the tenant to pay base rent plus all operating expenses—taxes, insurance, and maintenance—shifting the burden from landlord to tenant. This results in a lower base rent compared to a gross lease. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The landlord, in exchange for the higher rent' describes a gross lease. 'The two parties, split by the lease's ratio' describes a modified gross lease, not a triple-net. 'The property manager, out of the fee' is not a standard lease provision. Exam tip: Remember 'NNN' = tenant pays all three Nets: taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: A triple-net (NNN) lease requires the tenant to pay base rent plus all operating expenses—taxes, insurance, and maintenance—shifting the burden from landlord to tenant. This results in a lower base rent compared to a gross lease. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The landlord, in exchange for the higher rent' describes a gross lease. 'The two parties, split by the lease's ratio' describes a modified gross lease, not a triple-net. 'The property manager, out of the fee' is not a standard lease provision. Exam tip: Remember 'NNN' = tenant pays all three Nets: taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
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