Lease Abstract

Summary

This lease abstract template should be utilized when a tenant wants a summary of the key lease terms and deadlines without having to search through the lease for the same information. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and optional clauses. For further information on commercial leasing, see Industrial Leasing Resource Kit, Office Leasing Resource Kit, Restaurant Leasing Resource Kit, and Retail Leasing Resource Kit. See also Junior Associate Real Estate Resource Kit (Commercial Leasing). For guidance on drafting and negotiating commercial leases, see Industrial Lease Agreements, Office Lease Agreements, Restaurant Lease Agreements, and Retail Lease Agreements. For a list of key resources covering real estate-related tasks for associates, in-house attorneys, and interns, see First Year Associate Resource Kit: Real Estate, Summer Associate Resource Kit: Real Estate, In-House Real Estate Resource Kit, and Federal Government Summer Intern Resource Kit: Real Estate.