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Lock-in period

Fixes a minimum period during which neither side can terminate early.

In plain English

A minimum stay during which the tenant can't leave (and often the landlord can't evict) without paying for the balance. Common in commercial leases — read it carefully.

Relevant law

  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Where this commonly appears

Property
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