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Course Overview and Objectives
Meet Your Instructor
Course Materials
What is included?
Learning Support Questionnaire
Introduction
Defining Long-Term and Unsubordinated Ground Leases
Ground Leasing for Governments
Tailoring Agreements for Diverse Landowners
Families, Retail Owners and Tenants
Navigating the Downsides of Ground Leases
Major Elements in a Ground Lease
Financing and Control in Ground Leases- Lender Perspectives
Ground Rent: Structure, Types and Controversial Clauses
Broader Concept of Payments to Landlord
Prepaid and Partially Prepaid Ground Leases
Determinants of Fixed Rent
Fixed vs. Percentage Rent
Revenue Categories and Payment Practices in Percentage Renent
Rent Adjustments Over Time
Participation in Increased Value on Sale of Leasehold
When the Use Outlives the Building
Key Non-Rent Terms
Rent Credits, Lease Terms, and Extension Strategies
Ground Lease Controls
Lease Start Dates, Term Structures, and Extension
Transfer and Assignment
Ownership Changes, Use Restrictions and Maintenance
Encumbrance, Lender Protections and Default Provisions
Overarching Takeaways
Motivations, Benefits and Policy Goals
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Ground Leasing
Your Thoughts
Thank You

35
Course Overview and Objectives
Meet Your Instructor
Course Materials
What is included?
Learning Support Questionnaire
Introduction
Defining Long-Term and Unsubordinated Ground Leases
Ground Leasing for Governments
Tailoring Agreements for Diverse Landowners
Families, Retail Owners and Tenants
Navigating the Downsides of Ground Leases
Major Elements in a Ground Lease
Financing and Control in Ground Leases- Lender Perspectives
Ground Rent: Structure, Types and Controversial Clauses
Broader Concept of Payments to Landlord
Prepaid and Partially Prepaid Ground Leases
Determinants of Fixed Rent
Fixed vs. Percentage Rent
Revenue Categories and Payment Practices in Percentage Renent
Rent Adjustments Over Time
Participation in Increased Value on Sale of Leasehold
When the Use Outlives the Building
Key Non-Rent Terms
Rent Credits, Lease Terms, and Extension Strategies
Ground Lease Controls
Lease Start Dates, Term Structures, and Extension
Transfer and Assignment
Ownership Changes, Use Restrictions and Maintenance
Encumbrance, Lender Protections and Default Provisions
Overarching Takeaways
Motivations, Benefits and Policy Goals
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Ground Leasing
Your Thoughts
Thank You