Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Lessee's interest: The value of a property that is being leased, from the perspective of the person who is leasing it. This value is determined by subtracting the lessor's interest from the property's market value. It is used when the lessee wants to sell or transfer their interest in the leased property.
Definition: The value of leased property from the perspective of the lessee, which is used for assigning or selling purposes. This value is usually calculated by subtracting the lessor's interest from the property's market value.
Example: Let's say a company leases a building for their business operations. The market value of the building is $1 million, but the lease agreement states that the lessor has a 20% interest in the property. Therefore, the lessee's interest in the property would be $800,000 ($1 million - 20% of $1 million).
This example illustrates how the lessee's interest is calculated by subtracting the lessor's interest from the market value of the property. It shows that the lessee's interest is the portion of the property's value that the lessee has a claim to, and can be used for assigning or selling purposes.