Property Management

What is a 'tenant estoppel certificate' and when is it required in Pennsylvania commercial real estate?

AA certificate issued by PREC certifying a property manager's authority to manage a commercial property
BA document signed by a tenant confirming the current status of their lease (rent, term, no defaults, options outstanding), used in property sales and financing to verify lease terms✓ Correct
CA certificate from the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas stopping an eviction
DA tenant's certification that they are estoppel from claiming additional rent abatements

Explanation

A tenant estoppel certificate is signed by a commercial tenant confirming the current status of their lease — base rent, lease term, any modifications, the absence of landlord defaults, and any rights (purchase options, renewal rights) they claim. Lenders and buyers require estoppel certificates before closing commercial transactions to verify that the lease terms in the abstract match the tenant's understanding.

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