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Subleasing is when a tenant rents out all or part of their leased property to another party, known as a subtenant. As a buyer, you care if the business you're acquiring has a sublease arrangement, as it affects your occupancy and rental costs.
If the target business is subleasing space, you need to understand the terms of both the master lease and the sublease agreement. Ensure that the master landlord's consent is obtained for the sublease transfer to you, and confirm the sublease terms are favorable and transferable. This affects your long-term occupancy rights and potential rental income or expenses.
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