What is a commercial lease?

A commercial lease is a legal document that establishes rights, obligations, and terms between parties. It provides clarity, legal protection, and enforceability for the relationship or transaction it governs.

Do I legally need a commercial lease?

While not always legally required, having a written commercial lease is strongly recommended. Without documentation, you may have difficulty proving agreed terms or enforcing your rights if disputes arise.

Is a verbal agreement enforceable?

Verbal agreements can be legally binding but are extremely difficult to prove in court. A written commercial lease provides clear evidence of terms and is always recommended over verbal agreements.

What should be included in a commercial lease?

A comprehensive commercial lease should include: party identification, clear statement of purpose, detailed terms and conditions, rights and obligations of each party, payment terms (if applicable), termination provisions, default remedies, and governing law.

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Landlord / lessor

Who is the landlord or lessor? *

Landlord's mailing address? *

Landlord phone (optional)?

Tenant / business

What is the business or tenant name? *

What is the tenant's business address? *

What type of business will operate here? *

Be specific — this becomes the permitted use clause.

Commercial premises

What is the property street address? *

City? *

State? *

ZIP code? *

Rentable square footage? *

Permitted business use (be specific)? *

Not sure?

Be specific about the business activity allowed — vague wording creates disputes later.

Will the landlord provide a tenant improvement allowance?

Rent & cost structure

Rent structure? *

Not sure?

Gross lease: landlord pays most building costs. Triple net (NNN): tenant pays taxes, insurance, and maintenance on top of rent.

Base monthly rent ($)? *

Are CAM/common area charges included in rent? *

Not sure?

CAM covers shared building costs like landscaping and common-area maintenance.

Are property taxes passed through to tenant?

Security deposit ($)? *

Late fee structure?

Operations, insurance & sublease

Must tenant carry commercial liability insurance? *

Exterior signage permitted?

Who maintains HVAC and interior repairs?

Can tenant sublease or assign the space? *

Not sure?

Use this if the tenant may rent all or part of the space to someone else.

Is a personal guarantee required from the business owner?

Term & state

When does the lease start? *

When does the lease end? *

Automatic renewal?

Which state is this document for? *

Not sure?

Usually this is the state where the commercial property is located.

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What your Commercial Lease Agreement includes

Landlord and tenant details
Commercial premises description
Lease term and renewal
Base rent and CAM charges
Security deposit
Use clause and permitted business
Maintenance and repairs
Insurance requirements
Default and remedies
Governing law
Signature blocks

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Commercial Lease Agreement

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Landlord / lessor

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Commercial premises

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Operations, insurance & sublease

Term & state

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What your Commercial Lease Agreement includes

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