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Purchase Options in Commercial Leases

by Practical Law Real Estate

Maintained | USA (National/Federal)

A Practice Note discussing tenant options to purchase the building where it currently leases space. Purchase options in leases can be structured in several ways, but most commonly they are structured as rights of first offer or rights of first refusal. This Note provides negotiating tips, guidance, and explanations of tenant purchase options structured as either a right of first offer or right of first refusal.

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