If the landlord sells, dies, or transfers the property, the new owner has to honor your lease and any other agreement you made with the original owner or management, unless the lease agreement specifically states that the lease will terminate in such case.
There are many reasons why a Landlord and Tenant may choose to include an “option” in a commercial lease. The most common type of option is one that gives the Tenant the right to extend the lease term, usually for additional — sometimes two or more — terms of equal length to the original term.
One can still do an executory contract (such as a long-term lease-option) but there are extensive requirements: the landlord-seller must provide the buyer with a recent survey or a current plat; copies of liens, restrictive covenants, and easements; a statutory disclosure; a disclosure for non-subdivision properties ...
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.
An option clause is a term in a commercial or retail lease, permitting a tenant to renew their lease at the end of the initial lease period.
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.
At the bare minimum, a rental agreement or lease should identify the leased property, state the names of all parties to the lease, the names of all occupants, the beginning date, when the contract expires, the amount of rent, when rent is due, when rent is late, and what happens if the tenant stays in the property ...
A lease is a contract between a landlord and a tenant. As with any contract, both parties have the right to negotiate the terms before entering into it. If the lease is in writing, Texas law requires a landlord to provide the tenant with a copy of the lease within 3 business days of signing.