A ground lease is a kind of long-term lease agreement that allows the occupant to construct on and make substantial improvements to the rented residential or commercial property. Ground leases usually last in between 50-99 years, and normally stipulate that the residential or commercial property and all enhancements made throughout the lease will go back to the property owner after the termination of the lease.

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What is a Ground Lease?

A ground lease is a kind of long-lasting lease contract that permits the occupant to develop on and make considerable improvements to the leased residential or commercial property. Ground leases typically last between 50-99 years, and generally stipulate that the residential or commercial property and all improvements made throughout the lease will go back to the property manager after the termination of the lease.