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Rental definition

Master lease

A primary lease under which a party rents a property and may operate or sublease units if the agreement and applicable rules permit it.

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Where it matters

Verify subleasing authority, payment obligations, insurance, and responsibility to occupants. A master lease does not itself authorize every proposed use.

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