A relocation clause gives the landlord the right to move the tenant to a different space within the same building or property during the lease term. The clause is most common in office buildings and shopping centers where the landlord needs operational flexibility to accommodate larger tenants, reconfigure floor plates, or consolidate vacancies. Relocation clauses typically require that the substitute space be comparable in size and quality to the original premises.
By Angel Campa, Founder · Updated March 2026
For tenants who have invested in custom build-outs, established brand visibility at a specific location, or trained customers to find them at a particular address, forced relocation can be disruptive and costly. In retail environments, even moving to a comparable space within the same center can result in a significant loss of impulse traffic if the new location has lower visibility or foot traffic. Legal disputes over what constitutes "comparable" space are common, making precise drafting of relocation clause standards essential.
Require specific comparability standards: same or larger square footage, same or lower rent per square foot, equivalent visibility and foot traffic, and equivalent ceiling height and natural light. Mandate that all relocation costs — including moving, build-out of the new space to match the existing premises, and business interruption — be borne entirely by the landlord. Negotiate a right to reject the substitute space if it does not meet the comparability standards, and a termination right if the landlord cannot provide an acceptable alternative within a defined period.
Broad relocation rights with minimal comparability requirements (landlord-favorable), relocation rights limited to equivalent-floor moves in office buildings, relocation rights requiring tenant consent (most tenant-favorable), and relocation clauses with detailed comparability matrices specifying acceptable substitution parameters.
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