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Continuous Occupancy

CategoryReal Estate

Clause TypePositive covenant

Definition

Tenant's responsibility to occupy the premises continuously.

Example

Tenant shall occupy the Premises continuously for the purpose stated in this lease and carry on business during the hours customary in comparable businesses similarly situated with adequate inventory and personnel. This shall not prevent Tenant from closing for brief periods when reasonably necessary or when closure is the result of other factors not within Tenant's control.