Common use of Operating Expense Escalation Clause in Contracts

Operating Expense Escalation. In order to adjust, during the term of this lease, for increases in the expenses of the Landlord in operating the building, the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord, as additional rent, commencing on April 1, 2001 and on each April 1 thereafter, the amount indicated in Schedule 1 as the Operating Expense Payment, such amount to be paid (in addition to the annual fixed rent) in twelve equal monthly installments.