Open Space: An unimproved area of land or water, or containing only
such improvements as are appropriate to the use and enjoyment of the
open area, and dedicated for public or private use or enjoyment or for
the use and enjoyment of owners and occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open spaces.

Operating Cost Escalation: Although there are many variations of escalation clauses, all are intended to adjust rents by reference to
external standards such as published indexes, negotiated wage levels, or expenses related to the ownership and operation of buildings. During the
past thirty years, Landlords have developed the custom of separating the base rent for the occupancy of the leased premises from escalation rent.
This technique enables the landlord to better ensure that the “net” rent
to be received under the lease will not be reduced by the normal costs of operating and maintaining the property. The landlord’s definition of
Operating Expenses is likely to be broad, covering most costs of
operation of the building. Most landlords pass through proper and
customary charges, but in the hands of an overly aggressive landlord,
these clauses can operate to impose obligations which the tenant would
not willingly or knowingly accept.

Operating Expenses: The actual costs associated with operating a
property including maintenance, repairs, management, utilities, taxes
and insurance. A landlord’s definition of operating expenses is likely to
be quite broad, covering most aspects of operating the building.

Operating Expense Escalation: Although there are many variations of operating expense escalation clauses, all are intended to adjust rents by reference to external standards such as published indexes, negotiated
wage levels, or expenses related to the ownership and operation of
buildings.