China Commercial Property Disclosures: Pre-Lease Compliance Information
Mandatory and recommended disclosures for commercial landlords in China to avoid litigation and ensure business license compliance.
Descargo de Responsabilidad Legal
Este contenido tiene fines informativos y educativos generales únicamente. No constituye asesoramiento legal y no debe confiarse en él como tal. Las leyes cambian con frecuencia; verifique siempre las regulaciones actuales y consulte a un abogado con licencia en su jurisdicción para obtener asesoramiento específico para su situación. Landager es una plataforma de gestión de propiedades, no un bufete de abogados.Información verificada por última vez: April 2026.
This guide covers commercial lease disclosures china according to the latest 2021 Civil Code regulations in China.
Before leasing commercial property, landlords must disclose a range of critical information to prospective tenants. These obligations derive from both legal requirements and industry best practices, ensuring tenants can fully evaluate the property's legal status and operational suitability.
Legal Disclosures
Title and Ownership
Land Use and Planning
Safety Disclosures
Fire Safety
Building Safety
Environmental Disclosures
Depending on the property's use and industry:
Soil and Groundwater (Industrial Conversion)
When converting former industrial land to commercial use:
- Soil contamination survey report - Whether the former site has soil pollution
- Remediation plan - Whether any detected contamination has been treated
- Risk assessment - Suitability for the intended commercial purpose
Operational Information
Property Management
Infrastructure and Facilities
Industry-Specific
Food and Beverage
If the property will be used for catering:
- Exhaust ventilation system availability and connection capability
- Drainage and sewage system capacity
- Gas supply adequacy
- Grease trap installation requirements
- Adjacent tenant restrictions (e.g., distance from residential units)
Education and Training
If the property will house an educational institution:
- Fire safety compliance for public gathering spaces
- Regulatory authority requirements for facility standards
- Floor restrictions (some cities limit training centers to specific floors)
Best Practices for Property Owners
- Standardized disclosure checklist - Create a pre-lease document bundle
- Current certifications - Ensure all certificates are within their validity periods
- Professional review - Have legal counsel verify completeness
- Full transparency - Do not conceal known defects or risks
- Signed acknowledgment - Require the tenant to sign confirming receipt of disclosures
- Document retention - Archive all disclosure materials for future reference
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