Alterations Clause
(Commercial Lease) (Pro-Tenant)


Summary

This alterations clause is for use in a commercial office, retail, or industrial building lease. It sets forth a tenant's right to make alterations to the leased premises and includes provisions favorable to a tenant. This clause includes practical guidance and drafting notes. Alterations clauses are highly dependent on the circumstances surrounding lease negotiations, including the size and type of property and the needs of a tenant. This clause favors a tenant. Defined terms used in this clause should be conformed to those used in the relevant lease. For more on alteration provisions, see Current Leasing Law and Techniques--Forms § 6.13, Current Leasing Law and Techniques--Forms § 14.01[14], and Current Legal Forms with Tax Analysis § 23.29[14][b]-[c]. For more on tenant's obligation to remove trade fixtures and personalty upon expiration of the lease, see Current Legal Forms with Tax Analysis § 23.29[17][a]–[c]. For an example of alterations clauses in the context of a complete, ...