The Leases in Multiple-Unit Commercial Developments Commonly Permit the Landlord

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Short Answer

The leases in multiple-unit commercial developments commonly permit the landlord to allocate to the tenants various common area and general costs such as property taxes, janitorial services, security services, and snow removal. These costs are usually prorated on the basis of the floor area leased to each tenant. Granny's Chicken, Toys 'n Novelties, and Pine Tree Pharmacy are the three tenants in Pine Tree Square. They lease 172 square metres, 136 square metres, and 420 square metres, respectively. How should common costs totalling $9,872 for the past year be allocated?

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Definitions:

Cost Behaviour

The way in which costs change or remain stable in relation to variations in business activity levels, categorized into fixed, variable, and mixed costs.

Total Unit Costs

The complete cost incurred to produce, store, and sell one unit of a product, including direct materials, labor, and overhead.

Direct Product Cost

Costs that can be directly attributed to the production of specific goods or services, including materials and labor.

Advertising Campaign

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