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Tenant Estoppel Certificate
A legally binding document signed by a tenant confirming current lease terms, rent amounts, deposit status, and lack of landlord defaults.
A Tenant Estoppel Certificate is a legally binding statement signed by a tenant that verifies the current terms, status, and financial obligations of their lease agreement.
Typically requested by lenders during refinancing or prospective buyers during property acquisition due diligence, it confirms that neither the landlord nor the tenant is in default and establishes rent paid to date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a Tenant Estoppel Certificate required during commercial property sales or refinancing?
Lenders and buyers require signed estoppel certificates to legally verify in-place lease revenue, confirm security deposits held in escrow, and ensure the landlord has no unresolved defaults.
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