gross lease

Gross lease

A type of property lease in which the lessor (owner of the property being leased) pays expenses associated with ownership such as damages, taxes, and insurance.

Gross Lease

A lease in which the lessee pays the lessor (the property owner) a flat fee at agreed upon intervals (usually once per month), and, in exchange, the lessor is responsible for all maintenance and other expenses associated with the property. Most rental agreements on residences are gross leases. See also: Net lease.

gross lease

A lease in which the costs of maintaining the leased asset, including its insurance and taxes, are paid by the lessor. Compare net lease.

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gross lease

A lease for a set amount of rent each month,with the landlord paying all expenses of the property and its management. It is the typical form of lease for residential properties. Contrast with a net lease in which the tenants reimburse the landlord for some or all of the expenses of ownership and management.(Net leases are common in commercial transactions.)

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