What's a Triple Net Lease?
In United States Real Estate Business, Normally the Landlord, Rather Than the Tenant, Is Responsible for Real Estate Taxes, Maintenance, and Insurance. in a...
In United States real estate business, normally the landlord, rather than the tenant, is responsible for real estate taxes, maintenance, and insurance. In a "net lease" the tenant or lessee is responsible for paying, in addition to base rent, some or all of the recoverable expenses related to real-estate ownership.
Why would you want a triple net lease?
The most obvious benefit of using a triple net lease for a tenant is a lower price point for the base lease. Since the tenant is absorbing at least some of the taxes, insurance, and maintenance expenses, a triple net lease features a lower monthly rent than a gross lease agreement.
What does landlord pay in triple net lease?
With a Triple Net Lease—sometimes referred to as "NNN"—the tenant assumes responsibility for all costs of the property, in addition to paying the rent. The tenant pays the utilities, real estate taxes, building insurance, and maintenance.
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