Which lease type makes the tenant pay property taxes?

Houtan HormozianExpert on Real Estate, Finance and PropTech

What Type of Lease Makes the Tenant Pay Property Taxes? Real Estate Quiz

19 Feb 2026 · 1 min

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In this short YouTube clip, the host presents a multiple‑choice quiz question asking which lease type requires the tenant (lessee) to pay property taxes. The options are Sandwich lease, Standard lease, Net lease, and Reverse lease. The correct answer is identified as a Net lease (option C). The host then explains that net leases are common in commercial real estate, where the tenant not only pays rent but also assumes responsibility for maintenance, operating expenses, taxes, insurance, utilities, and repairs, resulting in a rent that is "net" to the landlord (lessor). The video ends with a call to like, share, and visit the website for further engagement.

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Net lease (option C)

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Get ready for question of the day. A tenant signs a lease that stipulates that the lessee pays the property tax. This lease is probably a: A. Sandwich lease. B. Standard lease. C. Net lease. D. Reverse lease. The answer is letter C. Net leases are usually found in commercial real estate. The lessee pays not only the rent for occupancy, but also for maintenance and operating expenses such as taxes, insurance, utilities, and repairs. The rent paid is said to be net to the lessor. Learned something new? Give us a like, tag a friend, and let's keep the conversation going. Message us here or visit our website.