Property ValuationIntermediateArizona Exam

A leasehold interest in Arizona has value when:

AThe lease has a term exceeding five years, regardless of the rent charged
BThe contract rent is below the market rent (the tenant is paying less than market value)Correct
CThe leased property is commercial rather than residential, regardless of the rent charged
DThe lease includes a below-market purchase option, even if the rent itself is at market rate

Why The contract rent is below the market rent (the tenant is paying less than market value) Is Correct

Answer B: The contract rent is below the market rent (the tenant is paying less than market value)

A leasehold interest has market value when the contract rent (what the tenant pays) is below the current market rent. The tenant's right to pay below-market rent creates a 'bonus value' in the leasehold.

Exam Tip: Property Valuation

Valuation questions focus on the three approaches to value: sales comparison, cost, and income. Know which approach is best for which property type. The income approach uses cap rate and NOI — memorize these formulas.

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