Exclusive-Use Clauses: A Small Clause, Big Impact In the fast-paced world of retail leasing, every clause in a lease has the potential to shape tenant satisfaction, foot traffic, and ultimately, net operating income (NOI). Among these, exclusive-use clauses stand out as particularly strategic. While small in wording, they carry enormous influence: they protect tenants from direct competition within the property, support long-term retention, and safeguard revenue streams for l