In some leases, the method used to share responsibility for operating expenses is a hybrid of the four basic lease types. For example, the inclusion of which of the following clauses calls for only increases in one or more operating expenses, relative to a base year, to become the responsibility of the tenant?

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An operating expense escalation clause states that the tenant is responsible only for increases in one or more operating expenses, relative to a base year. This is a hybrid of the net and gross lease types, as the tenant is responsible for a portion of operating expenses, but only if they increase beyond a certain point. Tenant improvement allowance clauses provide a designated amount of money for the tenant to make improvements to the space, and do not relate to operating expenses. Operating expense stop clauses state a maximum amount of operating expenses that the landlord will be responsible for, and do not relate to increases in expenses. Subordination clauses pertain to the priority of liens and do not relate to operating expenses.

In Some Leases, the Method Used to Share Responsibility for Operating