Property Management
A triple net (NNN) lease requires the tenant to pay:
ABase rent only with no additional charges
BBase rent plus net income from the property
CBase rent plus property taxes, insurance, and maintenance✓ Correct
DBase rent and a percentage of the landlord's mortgage
Explanation
In a triple net (NNN) lease, the tenant pays base rent plus all three operating costs: property taxes, building insurance, and maintenance expenses. NNN leases are common in commercial real estate and shift most operating risks to the tenant while providing the landlord with a predictable income stream.
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