Economic Occupancy

Economic occupancy is occupancy measured using rent or revenue actually collected or contractually due rather than physical space alone.

Why this matters to income investors

Rent actually earned can reveal concessions or nonpaying tenants hidden by physical occupancy.

How to use economic occupancy in your research

Compare the same properties and periods in the REIT’s reports. Connect changes in occupied space, rents, and lease costs to the earnings measure used to explain the dividend.

This material is general education and information, not individualized investment, tax, or legal advice.