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Landlord Recapture On Assignment Calculator
Recapture rights trigger re-leasing. This calculator sizes the upside.
Net recapture value
$52,000
Gross rent uplift
$70,000
Annual uplift
$14,000
How the math works
Annual uplift = market − in-place. Gross = annual × years. Net = gross − recapture cost.
On $14k annual uplift × 5 years − $18k cost = $52k net recapture value. Recapture economically rational when net-of-cost gain exceeds the friction of new tenancy and lease-up risk. Mark-to-market leases at renewal — but recapture via assignment is the earlier opportunity.
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How this calculator works
What this page estimates
This Landlord Recapture On Assignment Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for landlord recapture on assignment. Recapture rights trigger re-leasing. This calculator sizes the upside. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.
Calculation approach
The calculator applies the standard relationship implied by the inputs, then formats the answer so it can be checked and reused. For finance tools, the most important step is using consistent units, rates, time periods, and assumptions before comparing the result with another calculator or outside quote.
Example workflow
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Practical checks
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How to interpret the landlord recapture on assignment result
Best use
Use the result as a planning number for comparing payments, rates, returns, tax reserves, or cash-flow choices before you request a quote or make a commitment.
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This page belongs to the Finance calculator library, so the answer should be read in the context of the decision you are modeling rather than as a universal rule.
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How to Use
- Enter current lease rent.
- Enter current market rent.
- Enter remaining lease term.
- Enter recapture vacancy cost.
- Read recapture upside.
Frequently Asked Questions
When valuable?
Recapture valuable when market rent materially exceeds in-place rent. Landlord terminates lease, re-leases at market. Especially valuable on long-term below-market leases where tenant wants to assign. Landlord captures mark-to-market upside.
When not?
Recapture destructive when below-market rent and tenant offers qualified assignee. Landlord vacates space, incurs re-lease cost, may get same or lower rent. Typically landlord only recaptures when math works significantly in landlord's favor.
Drafting?
Lease gives landlord 30-60 days to recapture upon receiving assignment notice. Recapture terminates lease without penalty. Some leases require landlord to accept assignee or recapture (no 'maybe'). Sophisticated landlord keeps recapture option broad.
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