A ground lease is a type of long-lasting lease arrangement that enables the renter to construct on and make substantial enhancements to the leased residential or commercial property. Ground leases generally last in between 50-99 years, and generally stipulate that the residential or commercial property and all enhancements made during the lease will revert to the property manager after the termination of the lease.

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What is a Ground Lease?

A ground lease is a kind of long-term lease arrangement that enables the renter to develop on and make significant enhancements to the rented residential or commercial property. Ground leases usually last between 50-99 years, and typically stipulate that the residential or commercial property and all improvements made throughout the lease will revert to the proprietor after the termination of the lease.