Related Definitions Annual Lease Payments means, for each 12-month period ending on August 1, the total Lease Payments due in such period.
An option clause is a term in a commercial lease that allows a tenant to renew their lease at the end of the original lease period, if they meet certain conditions. Landlords are not obliged to offer a renewal option.
Generally 48 months is the ``sweet spot'' for leasing, but if you want a newer car - sooner - then go for the 36 month lease instead.
Tenants are entitled to select a one or two year lease term.
New York residents should know that lease-to-own, rent-to-own and land installment contracts may violate New York laws and regulations regarding fair lending, mortgage protections, interest rates, habitability, property condition and/or real property disclosures.
For example, a tenant and landlord may agree to a five-year lease with a five-year option to renew. At the end of the first five years, the tenant is given the chance to continue the lease for another five years. If you think you may renew, be sure to bring up extension provisions with your landlord.
Limited Flexibility- Long-term leases aren't suitable for everyone, like those with uncertain future plans or frequent relocations. Long-Term Commitment- Committing to a longer lease can limit options if circumstances change unexpectedly.
Typically, a tenant is required to give written notice of their exercise of the option several months before the current term of the lease expires — typically a period of time ending three to six months before expiration of the current term of occupancy.
1 Broadly, a long lease is a lease originally granted for more than 21 years. It does not matter that it may only have 21 years or less to run. Other leases may qualify as long leases.