Note 4. Leases

Future minimum rent commitments under non-cancellable operating leases in effect as of September 30, 2016 are as follows:


In thousands	Amount
2016	$	1,775
2017		5,594
2018		4,083
2019		2,614
2020		2,362
Thereafter		7,978

Total	$	24,406

Leases generally contain options to extend for periods from one to 10 years, and the cost of such extensions is not included above. For the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded rent expense of $1.8 million and $1.6 million, respectively. Rent expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $5.2 million and $4.5 million, respectively. In addition to rent, the Company typically pays for all operating expenses, property taxes, and repairs and maintenance on properties that it leases.