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Break option

Right to terminate a lease early.

A break option gives the tenant or landlord the right to terminate the lease early at a predetermined point, often with a notice period of six to twelve months. This increases the owner's vacancy risk and is taken into account in the valuation.

Frequently asked questions about Break option

What does Break option mean?

Right to terminate a lease early.

How does Break option work in commercial real estate?

A break option gives the tenant or landlord the right to terminate the lease early at a predetermined point, often with a notice period of six to twelve months. This increases the owner's vacancy risk and is taken into account in the valuation.

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