Exclusive use provisions are common in commercial leases, especially those involving large shopping centers with many tenants. An exclusive use provision allows a tenant to use its premises for an intended specific use (for example, as a restaurant, clothing store or electronics retailer), and restricts other tenants in the shopping center from using their premises for the same or a similar use. Landlords and tenants generally understand what exclusive use provisions are, but often fail to give these provisions the time and attention they deserve when negotiating a lease. If not drafted carefully, an exclusive use provision can create problems for both tenant and landlord.