leasehold

noun

lease·hold | \ ˈlēs-ˌhōld

Definition of leasehold

1 : a tenure by lease

2 : property held by lease

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Anchors securing Site 1 are outside of the leasehold, another lease violation, DNR found. — Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, "Washington state cancels lease for Atlantic salmon farm off Cypress Island," 4 Feb. 2018 While the acquisition is small compared with the company’s typical investments, the properties—three retail condominiums and a long-term leasehold in a cooperative—gives the company enough of a presence to stimulate the area, Mr. Goldban said. — Keiko Morris, WSJ, "Brookfield Plans Retail Reboot on Bleecker Street," 22 Apr. 2018 In November, ConocoPhillips announced its intent to sell up to $8 billion of mostly North American natural gas assets, which would include all of the 1.3 million acres of leasehold in the San Juan Basin. — The Durango Herald, The Denver Post, "ConocoPhillips sells San Juan Basin assets for up to $3 billion," 20 Apr. 2017

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leasehold

noun

Financial Definition of leasehold

What It Is

A leasehold is an accounting category that contains leased assets.

How It Works

For example, let's say that Company XYZ leases a widget-making machine from Company ABC. It pays $2,000 a month to lease the asset. It also pays $1,000 a month to lease two delivery vehicles, $3,500 a month for office space, and $400 a month for a couple of billboards around town. These are Company XYZ's leaseholds.

Leaseholds can also be for cars, manufacturing equipment, office space, photocopiers, musical instruments, solar panels, or virtually any other asset. Generally, leases are handy when one party has the capital to purchase the asset and another party does not have the capital to do so but would like access to the asset.

Why It Matters

Leaseholds designate which assets aren't really the lessee's property. Accordingly, these are assets that companies must account for them in particular ways.

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leasehold

noun

lease·hold | \ ˈlēs-ˌhōld