Property Valuation

When a New York appraiser determines 'market rent' for a subject property, they are establishing:

AThe rent the current tenant is actually paying
BThe most probable rental income a property would command in an open, competitive market✓ Correct
CThe maximum rent allowed under rent stabilization
DThe rent required to qualify for a mortgage

Explanation

Market rent is the most probable rental income a property would generate in the open market, assuming a willing landlord and tenant with full market knowledge. It may differ from the contract rent (actual rent being paid).

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