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Tenant Estoppel Certificate

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Tentunit Template Library · Version 1.0 · [TEMPLATE — review before use]

Important: This is a general-purpose template provided for convenience under the Tentunit Templates Disclaimer & Jurisdiction Notice. It is not legal advice and is not state-specific unless expressly labeled. Landlord–tenant requirements (notice periods, day counts, service methods, disclosures) vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Verify against current local law — or consult a licensed attorney — before use. Complete every [BRACKETED FIELD] and delete instructions in italics before sending.

Purpose: an estoppel certificate is typically used when the property is being sold or refinanced. It confirms the key facts of the tenancy for a buyer or lender, who will rely on the tenant’s statements. Some leases require the tenant to complete one within a set number of days of request — check the lease before sending.

Property Address: [PROPERTY ADDRESS, UNIT #] Tenant: [TENANT NAME(S)] Landlord: [LANDLORD/OWNER NAME] Date: [DATE] Addressed to (relying party): [BUYER/LENDER NAME AND ADDRESS]

Certifications

The undersigned Tenant certifies to [BUYER/LENDER NAME], and its successors and assigns, as of the date above:

  1. Lease. Tenant is the tenant under a lease dated [LEASE DATE] for the premises above. A true, correct, and complete copy of the lease, including all amendments and addenda, is attached as Exhibit A. The lease is in full force and effect and has not been modified except as attached.
  2. Term. The lease term began on [LEASE START DATE] and ends on [LEASE END DATE] (or: continues month-to-month). Tenant has [NUMBER] renewal option(s): [DESCRIBE OPTIONS OR “NONE”].
  3. Rent. Current monthly rent is $[AMOUNT], due on the [DAY] of each month. Rent has been paid through [PAID-THROUGH DATE].
  4. Security deposit. Landlord holds a security deposit of $[AMOUNT] (plus other deposits/fees: [DESCRIBE OR “NONE”]).
  5. No defaults. To Tenant’s knowledge, neither Tenant nor Landlord is in default under the lease, and no event has occurred that with notice or the passage of time would become a default, except: [LIST EXCEPTIONS, E.G., OPEN REPAIR REQUESTS — OR WRITE “NONE”].
  6. No side agreements. There are no agreements (written or oral) between Tenant and Landlord concerning the premises other than the attached lease, including any concessions, rent credits, or purchase options, except: [LIST OR “NONE”].
  7. No prepaid rent. Tenant has not prepaid rent for more than the current month, except: [DESCRIBE PREPAYMENT OR “NONE”].
  8. No offsets or claims. Tenant claims no offset, credit, or deduction against rent, except: [LIST OR “NONE”].
  9. Occupancy. The premises are occupied only by Tenant and authorized occupants; Tenant has not assigned the lease or sublet any portion, except: [LIST OR “NONE”].
  10. Notice addresses. Notices to Tenant should be sent to: [TENANT NOTICE ADDRESS / EMAIL]. Notices to Landlord under the lease are currently sent to: [LANDLORD NOTICE ADDRESS / EMAIL].

Tenant understands that [BUYER/LENDER NAME] will rely on this certificate in connection with the purchase or financing of the property, and that the statements above are binding on Tenant.

Signature

Tenant signature: _______________________ Date: [DATE] Printed name: [TENANT NAME]

Tenant signature: _______________________ Date: [DATE] Printed name: [CO-TENANT NAME, IF ANY]

Attach Exhibit A (complete lease with amendments) before sending. Return the signed certificate to [RETURN NAME/ADDRESS/EMAIL] by [RESPONSE DEADLINE DATE].

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