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What Is a Trade Fixture in a Commercial Lease?

By Kristi Waterworth – Updated Aug 12, 2025 at 10:47AM | Fact-checked by Margo Winton Parodi

Key Points

  • Trade fixtures must be removed by tenants at the end of a lease.
  • Commercial leases should clearly define items as trade fixtures to avoid disputes.
  • Failure to remove trade fixtures converts them to the landlord’s property.
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