Estoppel Certificate

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Estoppel Certificate

What is an estoppel certificate?

An estoppel certificate establishes the current status of the lease terms for a third party. Generally, the certificate requests that the Tenant verify that the rent is current or whether the Tenant has any potential claims against the Landlord. The certificate is generally used when the landlord or the building owner is selling the building or refinancing the mortgage.

How should an estoppel certificate be handled?

Answer all questions on the form. For a copy of the lease, contact the Office of Administrative Counsel ("Administrative Counsel)" at [email protected] or 202-225-6969.

Please ensure that:

• The amount of Security Deposit is $0.
• If the certificate includes a phrase such as "the lease constitutes the entire agreement," the office inserts "and District Office Lease Attachment" after "lease." After editing, the sentence should read: "…the lease and the District Office Lease Attachment constitute…"
• The most recent rent payment has been made. To confirm, call the Finance Office at 202-226-1203.

Does the Member need to sign the certificate?

Generally, a designated representative of the Member may sign unless the document or the landlord specifies otherwise.

Should Administrative Counsel review the certificate?

Yes. Send a copy to [email protected] or submit via fax at 202-226-0357. We generally can review it usually within a day or two.

What is the time frame for returning the certificate to the Landlord?

The certificate should be returned on or before the date requested.

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119th Congress District Office Lease Forms

• District Office Lease and Attachment
• District Office Lease Amendment and Attachment
• District Office Lease Attachment
• District Office Lease Addendum
• Memorialization of No Cost Space

119th Congress Vehicle Lease Forms

• Vehicle Lease Attachment (Member as Lessee)
• Vehicle Lease Attachment (District as Lessee)

119th Congress Storage Lease Forms

• Storage Lease Attachment

118th Congress District Office Lease Forms

• District Office Lease and Attachment
• District Office Lease Amendment and Attachment
• District Office Lease Attachment
• District Office Lease, Attachment and Addendum
• District Office Lease Addendum

118th Congress Vehicle Lease Forms

• Vehicle Lease Attachment (Member as Lessee)
• Vehicle Lease Attachment (District as Lessee)

118th Congress Storage Lease Forms

• Storage Lease Attachment