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Leases usually restrict the right of tenants to alter the demised premises. The purpose of this covenant is to protect the landlord from the tenant making alterations and additions which could damage their property interests. Where there is no such clause in the lease, tenants may be free to alter the premises within the demise. However, they may also be implied covenants that tenants need to be aware of. There may also be absolute prohibitions in relation to some alterations (e.g. structural). Some leases may have clauses which state building alterations can take place with the consent of the landlord which cannot be unreasonably withheld
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