Property Management
A Massachusetts 'gross lease' for commercial space means:
AThe tenant pays all operating expenses
BThe landlord pays all operating expenses and the tenant pays only base rent✓ Correct
CThe rent is based on gross sales
DThe tenant pays a portion of operating expenses
Explanation
Under a gross (full-service) lease, the landlord covers operating expenses (taxes, insurance, maintenance) and charges the tenant a single, all-inclusive rent. This is common in office and some retail leases.
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