A lease agreement (contract) whereby the landowner (lessor) agrees to lease a parcel of land for a set period to a third party (lessee). Depending on the agreement, the lessor can stipulate what the lessee can or cannot do with the property or build on the property. The lease term is typically 20 years or more, but many extend to 99 years. Upon expiration of the lease agreement, the lessor typically gains control and ownership of whatever is constructed on the land, unless the lease is renewed or an exception is created in the lease. Relates to real estate.
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by bsmith@carofin.com | May 29, 2024
