What typically happens at the end of a ground lease regarding any improvements made?

In a ground lease, it is typical for any improvements made on the leased land to revert to the landlord at the end of the lease term. This is a fundamental principle of ground leases, which are agreements where a tenant pays rent for the use of land and may build structures on that land.

Since the land is owned by the landlord and the leaseholder is only given the right to use the land for a specified period, any buildings or other structures constructed during that time generally become the property of the landlord upon expiration of the lease. This is usually established within the terms of the lease, ensuring that the landlord recoups the value added to their property through the tenant's improvements.

This arrangement benefits landlords because it allows them to retain have control over the property even after the lease ends, while tenants benefit from using the land and the ability to build, knowing they can operate their businesses on it for the duration of the lease. Thus, option B accurately reflects the legal and customary outcome regarding improvements made in a ground lease scenario.