improving lease

noun

An extended lease to induce the tenant to make improvements to the premises.

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Meanings

nounimproving lease (plural improving leases)

plural improving leases

  1. AustraliahistoricalScots lawAn extended lease to induce the tenant to make improvements to the premises.
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    Cheltenham Farm on the Canning River, consisting of 5,300 acres, belonging to Messrs Clark and Spyers, will be let on an improving lease at a moderate rent. There is a good house on the property, and 14 acres of excellent soil have been cultivated. The straw will be given up to the tenant. This is an excellent station for a store and public House.

    1833 March 2, G. Leake, The Perth Gazette and Western Australian Journal, FARMS TO LET
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