The right to affix branding directly onto the exterior wall of the building.
By Angel Campa, Founder · Updated March 2026
Fascia signage on the building exterior is critical for brand visibility and customer wayfinding, especially in retail and restaurant settings. Without contractual signage rights, the landlord can deny or restrict exterior signage, effectively making the tenant invisible to drive-by traffic. The lease should specify sign dimensions, placement, illumination, and who bears the installation and maintenance costs.
Found in the "Signage" section or a signage rider/exhibit. May include specifications for permitted sign types, dimensions, colors, illumination, and placement locations. Municipal sign code compliance is typically referenced.
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Permitted Use
The specific, legally allowed business activities the tenant can conduct.
Prohibited Uses
Specific activities explicitly banned within the leased premises.
Monument Signage
The right to place the tenant's name on a shared roadside structure.
Signage Maintenance
Determines if the landlord or tenant is financially responsible for sign upkeep.
Fascia signage refers to signs mounted directly on the exterior wall or storefront of the building, typically above the entrance. It includes channel letters, flat panel signs, awning signs, and projecting blade signs. For retail tenants, fascia signage is the primary method of exterior brand identification.
The tenant typically pays for fabrication, installation, permitting, and eventual removal. The lease should specify whether the landlord must restore the building surface after sign removal or if the tenant bears that cost. Installation usually requires landlord approval of design and placement.
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