The number of days the tenant has to return a signed estoppel certificate.
By Angel Campa, Founder · Updated March 2026
Estoppel turnaround days define how quickly the tenant must respond to the landlord's request for a signed estoppel certificate. Short deadlines (5-10 days) can create compliance pressure during busy periods, especially when the estoppel requires verifying rent amounts, security deposits, and default status. Failure to respond within the deadline may be treated as a material default, and some leases include a "deemed" provision where silence equals acceptance of the landlord's stated terms.
Found in the "Estoppel" section, typically in the miscellaneous provisions. The clause specifies the turnaround period, the consequences of non-response, and whether the landlord can execute the certificate on the tenant's behalf if the tenant fails to respond.
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Security Deposit
The total collateral held by the landlord to ensure lease performance.
Deposit Type
The form of the collateral provided.
Has Guaranty
Indicates if an external party has guaranteed the lease obligations.
Governing Law
The legal jurisdiction whose laws dictate the interpretation of the contract.
SNDA Requirement
Duty to sign a Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment agreement.
Most leases require 10 to 15 business days for estoppel responses. Some landlord-favorable leases push for 5-7 days. Tenants should negotiate at least 10 business days and resist any "deemed acceptance" provisions that treat silence as agreement with the landlord's stated terms.
Consequences vary: some leases treat non-response as a default, others include a "deemed estoppel" provision where the landlord's stated terms are accepted as true. The most aggressive leases grant the landlord power of attorney to sign the estoppel on the tenant's behalf. Tenants should negotiate for a reminder notice and additional cure period.
Estoppel certificates are required during property sales, mortgage refinancing, and loan applications. They provide binding confirmation to buyers and lenders that the lease terms are accurately represented and no disputes exist. A property sale can be delayed or derailed by a tenant's failure to deliver estoppels.
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