I am pleased to announce that Glenn D. Wright and Robin Abrams, Vice Chairman of Compass Real Estate, will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford, a BARBRI company, live webinar, Lease vs. License: Short-Term Property Use, Access and Exclusive Control, Termination, Remedies, on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The topic Lease vs. License is particularly relevant for any real estate professional dealing with short-term property arrangements.
Our panel will examine the strategic use of licenses versus leases for short-term occupancy. Lease or License—understanding the differences is an important consideration when evaluating what agreement best suits a client’s needs. Our panel will break down when a license is the ideal choice, the critical contract terms that must be included, and the powerful termination provisions and remedies available to licensors. The panel will also explore scenarios where a traditional lease might be the better option, even for short-term arrangements.
The panel will address these and other relevant issues about Lease compared to License agreements:
- What types of businesses might consider a real estate license instead of a lease—basically, when does the choice between License and Lease matter most?
- When should counsel recommend a license over a lease, and vice versa, to their clients? And what are best practices for advising landlords and tenants on selecting the right agreement to suit their business plans?
- What are essential contract terms that protect owners and provide flexibility in short-term occupancy arrangements?
- What termination rights and remedies are available under a license? How may self-help be used for immediate possession? Making lease or license distinctions here can matter greatly.
- What should tenants consider when choosing between a license and a lease?
After our presentations, we will engage in a live question and answer session with participants so we can answer your questions about these important issues directly. In conclusion, the Lease versus License debate remains a key topic in the field of real estate law and practice.
