A ground lease is a type of long-term lease contract that allows the renter to construct on and make substantial improvements to the rented residential or commercial property. Ground leases generally last in between 50-99 years, and usually state that the residential or commercial property and all improvements made during the lease will go back to the landlord after the termination of the lease.

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What is a Ground Lease?

A ground lease is a type of long-term lease agreement that allows the tenant to develop on and make significant improvements to the leased residential or commercial property. Ground leases normally last between 50-99 years, and normally stipulate that the residential or commercial property and all enhancements made during the lease will go back to the landlord after the termination of the lease.