Illinois Real Estate Practice Exam

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Which lease is tied to something economic?

Index Lease
Variable Lease
Net Lease
Triple Net Lease

The correct answer is: Index Lease

The correct answer is an Index Lease. This type of lease is specifically designed to adjust rental rates based on an economic index, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or another economic marker. This means that the lease payments can fluctuate according to the performance of the economy, ensuring that the rent remains reflective of current economic conditions. Index Leases are particularly beneficial in situations where the property owner wants to maintain the value of rental income against inflation or other economic factors. This linkage to an economic index allows both landlords and tenants to have a clear understanding of how rental expenses will evolve over time, making these leases popular in commercial real estate contexts. In contrast, other types of leases like Variable Leases and Net Leases do not specifically tie rent to an economic index, but rather adjust in other ways, such as predetermined increases or expenses being transferred to the tenant. A Triple Net Lease involves the tenant taking on additional expenses like maintenance, property taxes, and insurance, but still does not directly connect the rent amount to an economic index. Thus, the defining characteristic of an Index Lease as tied to economic conditions makes it the correct choice.