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Abatement

May 15, 2014 4:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Abatement

A reduction or decrease, most often in relation to rent. Commonly offered as free rent or early occupancy, and sometimes... View Article

Absorption

May 15, 2014 4:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Absorption

The amount of space (in square feet) or units of a particular commercial property type (i.e. office, industrial, etc.) that... View Article

Abstract

May 18, 2014 10:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Abstract

An abridged summary of a document, as in a lease abstract.

Acceleration Clause

May 16, 2014 4:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Acceleration Clause

The amount of space (in square feet) or units of a particular commercial property type (i.e. office, industrial, etc.) that... View Article

Accumulated Cost Recovery

May 18, 2014 10:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Accumulated Cost Recovery

Total cost recovery deductions taken throughout the holding period of a property.

Acre

May 18, 2014 10:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Acre

A measurement, typically of land, equal to 43,560 square feet.

Active Income

May 18, 2014 10:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Active Income

Income from salary, wages, tips, commissions, and activities in which the taxpayer materially participates.  Also see passive income.

Ad Valorem

May 18, 2014 10:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Ad Valorem

“According to value.”  A method of taxation whereby the tax is imposed based upon the value of the property.

Add-on Factor

May 16, 2014 4:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Add-on Factor

The ratio of rentable to useable square feet. Also known as the load factor and the rentable-to-useable ratio. Also see... View Article

Adjusted Basis

May 18, 2014 10:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Adjusted Basis

The original cost basis of a property plus capital improvements, less total accumulated cost recovery deductions, and partial sales taken... View Article