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 Minnesota, commercial lease agreements typically grant landlords reasonable access rights to the leased premises. These rights allow landlords to enter for purposes such as making necessary repairs, renovations, or to address emergencies like water leaks, fires, or to respond to law enforcement needs. The specific terms of entry are usually outlined in the lease agreement, which may include provisions for showing the property to prospective 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 the intent not to renew. While the lease agreement will generally detail the conditions under which a landlord may enter the premises, in some cases, a landlord's right to enter may be implied based on the lease's language and the nature of the tenant's business operations. It is important for both landlords and tenants to understand and agree upon these terms within the lease to ensure clarity and avoid disputes. State statutes and federal law do not typically provide specific regulations for these situations in commercial leases, so the lease agreement itself is the primary governing document.