KEY LOT:
A piece of property which is pivotal to the success of a
proposed development.
KEY TENANT:
For a commercial or office development, the resident
who attracts other residents or customers, such as a major chain store in a mall
or a law firm in an office building. May gain favorable lease provisions as an
incentive to lease space.
KICKBACK:
Gratuitous payment made to a person for a referral of
business.
KICKER:
Additional compensation for a lender or investor, the right
to share in the income from the property in addition to payments of principal
and interest. Also known as "equity kicker" or "lender participation".
KIOSK:
Any small structure that stands alone, usually for the
purpose of supplying a product or service (i.e. the attendant's booth in a
parking lot, a lottery booth in the center of the promenade of a mall).