Simply changing your mind after signing a lease offer does not necessarily allow you to withdraw it or terminate any obligations that may arise from it.
The first step is to examine the wording of the offer and the stage the negotiations are at. An offer that has been signed but not yet accepted by the other party does not raise the same issues as an offer that has already been accepted.
The offer may also include a period during which it remains valid, conditions that must be met, a right of withdrawal, or circumstances allowing a party to terminate the transaction.
Once an offer has been accepted, it may, depending on its content and the circumstances, constitute a binding agreement between the parties, even if a more detailed commercial lease is to be signed later. A party cannot therefore assume that it can simply withdraw because the final lease has not yet been signed.
The situation may also be different when a condition stipulated in the offer is not met, for example obtaining financing, a permit or authorization necessary for the operation of the business.
Before attempting to withdraw a rental offer or refusing to follow up on an offer already accepted, it is therefore important to check the provisions and legal consequences.