Note 6. Leases

Future minimum rent commitments under non-cancellable operating leases in effect as of December 31, 2016 are as follows:


In thousands	Amount
2017	$	5,967
2018		4,440
2019		2,974
2020		2,716
2021		1,765
Thereafter		6,570

Total	$	24,432

Leases generally contain options to extend for periods from 1 to 10 years and the cost of such extensions is not included above. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 equaled $7.0 million, $6.0 million, and $5.2 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.