Improvements; Alterations Clause Samples
The "Improvements; Alterations" clause defines the rules and permissions regarding any changes, upgrades, or modifications made to a property or asset during the term of an agreement. Typically, this clause outlines whether the tenant or user must obtain the owner's consent before making alterations, who is responsible for the costs, and what happens to the improvements at the end of the agreement—such as whether they must be removed or can remain. Its core practical function is to ensure that both parties have clear expectations about modifications, preventing disputes over unauthorized changes and clarifying ownership of any improvements made.
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Improvements; Alterations. Improvements to the Premises shall be installed at Tenant’s expense only in accordance with plans and specifications which have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by Landlord, which approval shall be governed by the provisions set forth in this Section 8(a). No alterations or physical additions in or to the Premises may be made without Landlord’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; however, Landlord may withhold its consent to any alteration or addition that would adversely affect (in the reasonable discretion of Landlord) the (1) Building’s Structure or the Building’s Systems (including the Building’s restrooms or mechanical rooms), (2) exterior appearance of the Building, (3) appearance of the Building’s common areas or elevator lobby areas, or (4) provision of services to other occupants of the Building. Tenant shall not paint or install lighting or decorations, signs, window or door lettering, or advertising media of any type visible from the exterior of the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent may be withheld in Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion. All alterations, additions, and improvements shall be constructed, maintained, and used by Tenant, at its risk and expense, in accordance with all Laws; Landlord’s consent to or approval of any alterations, additions or improvements (or the plans therefor) shall not constitute a representation or warranty by Landlord, nor Landlord’s acceptance, that the same comply with sound architectural and/or engineering practices or with all applicable Laws, and Tenant shall be solely responsible for ensuring all such compliance.
Improvements; Alterations. A. Tenant shall make no alterations, improvements or changes to the Premises or the Building without Landlord’s prior written consent, which consent shall not he unreasonably withheld. Unless Landlord shall otherwise agree, any alterations, improvements or changes to which Landlord may consent shall be done at the sole cost of Tenant and pursuant only to such plans, specifications and agreements approved in writing by Landlord (not to be unreasonably withheld). By consenting to or approving any plans, specifications and agreements for any alterations, improvements or changes which Tenant desires to make to the Premises, Landlord does not warrant and shall assume no responsibility for the completeness, design sufficiency, or compliance of such plans with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of governmental agencies or authorities. If Landlord performs such work for Tenant, then Tenant agrees to pay Landlord any additional costs associated with the work, including a reasonable administrative or overhead fee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall be entitled to make non-structural alterations to the Premises without Landlord’s consent to the extent such alterations do not exceed $15,000 per lease year.
B. Tenant will keep the Premises, Building and Common Area free from any mechanics’, materialmen’s, designers’ or other liens arising out of any work performed, materials furnished or obligations incurred by or for Tenant or any person or entity claiming by, through or under Tenant.
Improvements; Alterations. (a) Lessee may, at any time and from time to time during the Term, erect, maintain,
(i) Lessee bears the cost of any such work;
(ii) Lessor must be notified of the time for beginning and the general nature of any such work, other than routine maintenance of existing buildings or improvements, at the time the work begins; and
(iii) The conditions of Section 3.03(b) concerning Lessor’s approving plans must be followed.
(b) The following rules govern Lessor’s approving construction, additions, and alterations of buildings or other improvements on the Leased Premises:
(i) No building or other improvement may be constructed on the Leased Premises unless the plans, specifications, and proposed location of the building or other improvement have received Lessor’s written approval and the building or other improvement complies with the approved plans, specifications, and proposed location. No material addition to or alteration of any building or structure erected on the Leased Premises may be begun until plans and specifications covering the exterior of the proposed addition or alteration have been first submitted to and approved by Lessor.
(ii) Lessor will promptly review and approve all plans submitted by Lessee or will note in writing any required changes or corrections that must be made to the plans. Any required changes or corrections must be made, and the plans resubmitted to Lessor. Lessor’s failure to request changes to or object to any submitted or resubmitted plans within 30 days of receipt constitutes Lessor’s approval of the plans. Minor changes in work or materials not affecting the general character of the project may be made at any time without Lessor’s approval.
(iii) The following items do not require submission to, and approval, by Lessor:
1. Minor repairs and alternations necessary to maintain existing structures and improvements in a useful state of repair and operation; or
2. changes and alterations required by an authorized public official with authority or jurisdiction over the buildings or improvements, to comply with legal requirements.
(c) Lessor will not unreasonably withhold its approval of any items required by this Section 3.03.
(d) With respect to any contract for work performed by Lessee or caused to be performed by Lessee in, on, or to the Leased Premises, Lessee will act as a principal and not as the agent of Lessor, and Lessor expressly disclaims any liability for the cost of labor performed by Lessee or material furnished to Less...
Improvements; Alterations. No structure or addition to or alteration of the exterior of any building or structure constructed upon the Leased Premises, including without limitation the installation of any equipment, apparatus, fixture, appliance or other item on the roof, exterior wall or other exterior portion of any building or other structure, shall be commenced by or at the request of Lessee or any Owner unless and until the plans and specifications covering the proposed structure, addition or alteration shall have been first submitted to and approved by Lessor.
Improvements; Alterations. Improvements to the Premises shall be installed at Tenant’s expense only in accordance with plans and specifications, which have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by Landlord. No structural alterations or physical additions in or to the Premises may be made without Landlord’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; however, Landlord may withhold its consent to any alteration or addition that would affect the Building’s structure or its HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems. Tenant shall not paint or install signs, window or door lettering, or advertising media of any type on or about the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; however, Landlord may withhold its consent to any such painting or installation which would affect the appearance of the exterior of the Building or of any common areas of the Building. All alterations, additions, and improvements shall be constructed, maintained, and used by Tenant, at its risk and expense, in accordance with all Laws; Landlord’s approval of the plans and specifications therefore shall not be a representation by Landlord that such alterations, additions, or improvements comply with any Law.
Improvements; Alterations. No alterations, physical additions or improvements in or to the Premises may be made without Landlord's prior written consent. Landlord may withhold its consent to any alteration or addition that could affect the Building's structure or its HVAC, plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems. Tenant may not paint or install lighting, signs, window or door lettering, or advertising media of any type on or about the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord may withhold its consent to any such painting or installation which could affect the appearance of the exterior of the Building or of any common areas of the Building. All alterations, additions and improvements installed in the Premises must be (i) performed at Tenant's expense and only in accordance with plans and specifications which have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by Landlord, and (ii) constructed, maintained and used by Tenant at its own risk and expense in accordance with all laws. Landlord's approval of the plans and specifications is not a representation by Landlord that such alterations, additions, or improvements comply with any law. Prior to commencing any work, Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord a supervisory and administrative fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the cost of any alterations, additions or improvements performed by Tenant subsequent to the tenant improvements described in the Workletter. Tenant agrees that it will remove or cause its contractor(s) to remove all waste and debris from the Premises upon the completion of any alterations, additions or improvements.
Improvements; Alterations. We shall not make any payment for the cost of any enhancements, alterations, additions and/or improvements made during the course of any replacement or repair.
Improvements; Alterations. Improvements to the Premises shall be installed at Tenant's expense only in accordance with plans and specifications which have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by Landlord. No alterations or physical additions in or to the Premises may be made without Landlord's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; however, Landlord may withhold its consent to any alteration or addition that would affect the Building's structure or its HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant may from time to time make alterations, additions or improvements to the Building, without the consent of Landlord and without Landlord's approval of plans, provided: (i) the cost thereof shall not exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) in the aggregate in any consecutive twelve-month period; (ii) Tenant shall, prior to commencing any such alterations, additions and/or improvements in the Building in connection therewith, furnish Landlord with a complete set of plans and specifications 19 for any such alterations, additions and/or improvements; (iii) such alterations, additions and/or improvements shall not involve or affect the exterior or the structure of the Building or any of the mechanical or plumbing systems of the Building or the base building electrical system, as such base building electrical system exists after Tenant's installation of the Work (but such alterations may include minor electrical alterations not affecting the base building electrical system); and (iv) Tenant shall comply with all requirements of this Lease with respect to such alterations, additions and/or improvements other than obtaining the prior approval of Landlord. Tenant shall not paint or install lighting or decorations, signs, window or door lettering, or advertising media of any type on or about the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; however, Landlord may withhold its consent to any such painting or installation which would affect the appearance of the exterior of the Building or of any common areas of the Building. Notwithstanding any provisions of the preceding sentence to the contrary, if Tenant is the sole occupant of the Building, Landlord's prior written consent shall only be required with respect to the painting or installation of lighting or decorations, signs, window or door lettering, or advertising media of any type o...
Improvements; Alterations. Subject to all terms and conditions of this Lease, including those set forth in Paragraph 7, all building codes, and Landlord’s reasonable approval as defined below, Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, shall have the right to build two (2) offices (or conference rooms) and a demising wall to separate the office area from the manufacturing / warehouse areas. A detailed floor plan to be provided to Landlord by Tenant prior to lease execution and incorporated in to this lease as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, and a made a part of this Lease. Except as provided for in this Paragraph 52, Tenant shall make no alterations, additions or improvements to the Premises and/or in, on or about the Building (including, without limitation, lighting, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, partitioning, window coverings and carpentry installations) (collectively, “Alterations”) without Landlord’s prior written consent as provided in Paragraph 7 and this Paragraph 52, and without a valid building permit issued by the appropriate governmental agency.
Improvements; Alterations. Tenant shall not cause or make any physical changes, site improvements or alterations to the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord.