Tenant Estoppel
Tenant estoppel: tenant confirms lease terms in signed document. Prevents later contradictory claims. Common: commercial RE and multifamily acquisitions. Contents: rent, term, deposit, amendments, improvements, defaults, and satisfaction. Importance: due diligence, lender requirements, risk mitigation, and binding effect. Refusal: lease may require; default notice possible; deemed estoppel clause. Best practice: strong estoppel clause in lease.
What It Confirms
- Rent, term, security deposit
- Amendments, improvements
- Defaults, satisfaction
Why Important
- Due diligence for buyer
- Lender requires before funding
- Risk mitigation
Refusal
- Lease may require signing
- Default notice possible
- Deemed estoppel clause
Related Terms
- Estoppel Certificate — Detailed
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Florida Law Reference
Fla. Stat. Ch. 83, Part II
The Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act governs lease agreements, security deposits, maintenance obligations, and the eviction process.
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