Commercial lease agreements usually allow a landlord reasonable access rights—including the right to enter the leased premises to make necessary repairs or to renovate the property.
A commercial landlord may also enter the leased premises to prevent damage or harm to the property or its occupants due to a water leak, flood, fire, electrical outage, gas leak, burglary, robbery, or other emergency—or to allow a law enforcement officer to enter and ensure the safety of the property and its occupants.
A commercial lease will also usually give the landlord the right to enter and show the premises to prospective tenants—at least within some period of time before termination of the lease, if the landlord and tenant have not agreed to renew the lease or if the landlord or tenant has given notice of their intention not to renew the lease.
And in some circumstances a landlord’s right to enter the premises during the term of the lease may be implied—depending on the specific language in the commercial lease agreement and the nature of the tenant’s operations in the leased premises.
In Texas, commercial lease agreements typically grant landlords reasonable access rights to the leased premises. These rights allow landlords to enter for necessary repairs, renovations, or to address emergencies such as water leaks, fires, or criminal activities. Landlords are also permitted to show the property to potential tenants towards the end of the lease term, especially if there is no agreement to renew the lease or notice has been given by either party of their intention not to renew. While the specific terms of entry are governed by the language in the lease agreement, Texas law generally supports a landlord's right to access the property for legitimate reasons related to property management and preservation. However, these rights must be balanced with the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment of the property. Landlords are expected to provide notice of entry when possible, except in emergency situations, and to conduct their activities in a manner that minimally disrupts the tenant's business operations.
