Contracts

In Arizona, a commercial 'gross-up' provision in a lease means:

AThe landlord can increase rent by more than the CPI adjustment
BFor variable expenses like utilities, the landlord grosses up actual expenses as if the building were fully occupied, ensuring fixed tenants pay their proportionate share even during vacancies✓ Correct
CThe tenant pays for all improvements
DThe lease escalates by a fixed gross amount annually

Explanation

A gross-up provision allows the landlord to calculate a tenant's proportionate share of variable expenses (like utilities, janitorial) as if the building were 100% occupied, preventing tenants from benefiting from below-market occupancy during lease-up.

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