Elements of Real Estate Lease Agreements

Generally, during a lease, there will be no improvements made by the landlord unless specifically called for in the lease agreement, or unless a new agreement is made in writing. The tenant may make improvements with the permission of the landlord, but they would become the property of the landlord at the end of the lease.

Improvements clauses are much more prevalent in commercial leases. Offices and retail spaces are subject to modifications that are considered improvements and that are done to accomodate the business of the tenant.