Contracts

In Massachusetts, a 'graduated lease' has rent that:

AIs set at a fixed amount for the entire term
BIncreases by a predetermined schedule over the lease term✓ Correct
CDecreases over time to encourage long-term tenants
DVaries monthly based on tenant sales

Explanation

A graduated (or step-up) lease provides for predetermined rent increases at specified intervals over the lease term. This is common in long-term commercial leases where both parties want predictability and the landlord wants protection against inflation.

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