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ESCALATOR CLAUSE
California Department of Real Estate
Updated 08-20-2026
ESCALATOR CLAUSE
A clause in a contract providing for the upward or downward adjustment of certain items to cover specified contingencies, usually tied to some index or event. Often used in long term leases to provide for rent adjustments, to cover tax and maintenance increases.
California Department of Real Estate Glossary
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