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What Is an Estoppel Certificate?

By Kevin Vandenboss – Updated Oct 10, 2025 at 3:18AM

Key Points

  • Tenant estoppel certificates verify lease details for third parties during property transactions.
  • Landlords require estoppel certificates to ensure accurate lease terms for sales or refinancing.
  • Tenants must comply with estoppel requests if mandated by their lease agreements.
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