Gross Lease

Gross lease is a lease in which the landlord bears most property operating expenses while the tenant pays a stated rent, subject to the lease terms.

Why this matters to income investors

Landlord responsibility for more expenses can expose net income to cost inflation.

How to use gross lease in your research

Read who must pay rent, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and major repairs under the lease. Those obligations determine how much contracted rent can become durable property income.

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