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The Enforceability of No-Waiver Provisions in Commercial Leases

When faced with the argument that it has violated its lease, a commercial tenant often takes the position that the landlord, by its conduct and/or inaction, has waived such alleged breach. Anticipating such arguments, commercial landlords frequently insert "no waiver" provisions into their leases.

17 minute read December 31, 2014 at 11:00 PM
By
Alexander Lycoyannis
The Enforceability of No-Waiver Provisions in Commercial Leases

When faced with the argument that it has violated its lease, a commercial tenant often takes the position that the landlord, by its conduct and/or inaction, has waived such alleged breach.

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