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LEED v4
Commercial Interiors
Materials and Resources

Long-term commitment

LEED CREDIT

CI-v4 MRc1: Long-term commitment 1 point

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Requirements

The occupant or tenant must commit to remain in the same location for at least 10 years.

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Requirements

The occupant or tenant must commit to remain in the same location for at least 10 years.

If a project is owner-occupied, is it still eligible to pursue this credit?

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Does a 5-year lease agreement with an option to renew for another 5 years, meet the requirements of this credit?

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LEEDuser expert

Matthew Dempsey

LEED AP BD+C

Thornton Tomasetti
Sustainability Consultant

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