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The Use Clause in a Commercial Lease: Why a Narrow Permitted Use Can Cap Your Business — and How to Write One That Doesn’t

The Use Clause in a Commercial Lease: Why a Narrow Permitted Use Can Cap Your Business — and How to Write One That Doesn’t

The Use Clause in a Commercial Lease: Why a Narrow Permitted Use Can Cap Your Business — and How to Write One That Doesn’tRobby S. Pinnamaneni, Esq.
Published on: 12/04/2026

A use clause that fits your business today may not fit it in three years. Learn how permitted use restrictions can block pivots, limit a business sale, and what to negotiate.

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