Which lease type charges rent per square foot occupied?

A gross lease involves a fixed rental payment where the landlord covers all property expenses, including utilities and property taxes. The tenant does not pay rent per square foot occupied, as the total rent is agreed upon upfront, independent of the space they utilize within the leased property.

A triple net lease requires the tenant to pay all operating expenses in addition to the base rent, including taxes, insurance, and maintenance. While this lease may involve calculations based on square footage for determining expenses, the rent itself is typically a fixed amount rather than a variable rate per square foot occupied.

A variable lease includes changing rental amounts over time based on specific conditions or indexes, but it does not specifically charge rent based on square footage occupied. This type of lease may adjust rent according to market conditions but lacks the direct sales performance tie of a percentage lease.