Contract Rent

Contract Rent
Contract Rent refers to the amount of rent that has been explicitly agreed upon in a lease or rental agreement between a tenant and a landlord. It remains fixed over the term stated in the contract unless otherwise adjusted according to specified conditions.
Deficit Rent
Deficit Rent refers to the difference between the market rent and the contractual rent for a specific property. It can indicate potential income loss for property owners when actual collected rent is less than the prevailing market rates.
Economic Rent
Economic rent refers to the excess payment made to a factor of production over and above the amount needed to bring that factor into production. This term is often used in economics and appraisal contexts.
Leasehold Estate
A leasehold estate refers to a tenant’s right to occupy and use real estate for a defined period as stipulated in a lease agreement. Leasehold estates provide tenants with significant rights over the property during the lease term.
Market Rent
Market rent refers to the rental income a property can be expected to earn in the open market under typical conditions. It is contrasted with contract rent, which is the actual rent agreed upon by both parties.
Rent
Rent refers to the payment made by a tenant for the use of a landlord's property, which can be residential, commercial, or industrial. It is a fundamental concept in real estate, encompassing various types and factors that determine its amount and structure.

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