LAC 70:XVII.567. Lease Interests (Formerly §573)

A. The appraiser is to inquire into the leases of subject properties whenever that possibility exists. That inquiry most particularly applies to improvements owned by a lessee. A review of a lease will be made by the appraiser so as to familiarize himself/herself with the terms and conditions of the lease. Any findings or conclusions shall be included within the appraisal report. B. The appraiser is to value the whole property and is to establish the value to be assigned to each interest in that ownership. The appraiser is to value all lease fee and leasehold interests and is to provide a breakdown of those values within the appraisal report to include the portion acquired and estimated damages, should they apply. C. In situations where a lease is recorded, that information will be supplied the appraiser within the provided Title Research Report. Discovery of unrecorded leases are the responsibility of the appraiser. The appraiser shall inquire as to the existence of such leases and shall provide an opportunity for such disclosure to the property owner within the required Owner Notification Letter.