This cheatsheet includes practical tips to understand key clauses and avoid disputes in leasing agreements.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\nDownload Now<\/a> <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n A commercial lease<\/a> is where a business owner occupies a property or part of it to run their business, becoming the commercial tenant. The property owner, or commercial landlord, agrees to the lease for a specified period in return for rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A commercial agreement governs a commercial lease. This is a legally binding contract that will detail all the lease terms, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A commercial lease also grants the right to the commercial tenant of exclusivity in the commercial lease, often referred to as the right to exclusive possession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A commercial lease grants a tenant the right to occupy the property with the landlord\u2019s consent. Where a tenant has a commercial lease, the rights to exclusivity means they have contractual rights and a proprietary interest in the property or land they occupy. This right is also the right to exclusive possession. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The right to exclusive possession or exclusivity in a commercial lease does not require the commercial tenant to physically occupy the property to enjoy the right.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Rights to exclusive possession for a commercial tenant in the property mean they have the right to exclusively use the defined area of the property in the lease agreement during the lease term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In practice, the right to exclusivity or exclusive possession means that the commercial tenant enjoys total control over the property or part of it. Therefore, the tenant has specific rights over the property as though they are the actual landowner (the landlord), which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rights apply to the landlord, too, who the law considers a \u2018third party\u2019. This right to restrict the landlord\u2019s access to the commercial premises is the tenant\u2019s right to quiet enjoyment. However, as each lease agreement is different, there might be situations where a landlord can enter the premises, such as to conduct inspections. You should always consult your lease agreement to fully understand your rights and obligations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you enjoy the right to exclusive possession, you can also choose what to do with your space, You might decide to (but may require the landlord\u2019s permission):<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is a Commercial Lease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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