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Commercial Lease Agreement

Lease agreement for commercial and business properties.

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# COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

**Effective Date:** {{effective_date}}

This Commercial Lease Agreement is entered into by:

**Landlord:**
{{landlord_name}}
{{landlord_address}}

**Tenant:**
{{tenant_business_name}}
{{tenant_address}}

## 1. PREMISES

The Landlord leases to the Tenant the following commercial space:

**Address:** {{premises_address}}
**Suite/Unit:** {{suite_number}}
**Square Footage:** {{square_footage}}
**Permitted Use:** {{permitted_use}}

## 2. LEASE TERM

**Commencement Date:** {{start_date}}
**Expiration Date:** {{end_date}}
**Total Term:** {{lease_term}}

## 3. BASE RENT

**Monthly Base Rent:** {{monthly_rent}}
**Annual Base Rent:** {{annual_rent}}
**Due Date:** {{rent_due_date}} of each month
**Payment Method:** {{payment_method}}

## 4. RENT ESCALATION

{{rent_escalation_terms}}

## 5. SECURITY DEPOSIT

**Security Deposit:** {{security_deposit}}

The deposit will be held and returned per the terms of applicable law, minus any deductions for damages or unpaid obligations.

## 6. ADDITIONAL RENT (CAM CHARGES)

In addition to base rent, Tenant shall pay:

{{cam_charges}}

**Estimated Monthly CAM:** {{estimated_cam}}

## 7. UTILITIES

Tenant is responsible for:
{{tenant_utilities}}

Landlord is responsible for:
{{landlord_utilities}}

## 8. PERMITTED USE

The premises shall be used only for: {{permitted_use_detailed}}

Any change in use requires prior written consent from the Landlord.

## 9. IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS

{{alteration_terms}}

## 10. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

**Tenant Responsibilities:**
{{tenant_maintenance}}

**Landlord Responsibilities:**
{{landlord_maintenance}}

## 11. INSURANCE

Tenant shall maintain:
- General liability insurance: {{liability_coverage}}
- Property insurance for Tenant's property
- Workers' compensation as required by law

Landlord shall be named as additional insured on Tenant's liability policy.

## 12. SIGNAGE

{{signage_terms}}

## 13. PARKING

{{parking_terms}}

## 14. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

Tenant may not assign or sublet without prior written consent from Landlord.

## 15. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES

{{default_terms}}

## 16. RENEWAL OPTION

{{renewal_terms}}

## 17. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.

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**LANDLORD**

Signature: {{landlord_signature}}
Name: {{landlord_signer_name}}
Title: {{landlord_signer_title}}
Date: {{landlord_date}}

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**TENANT**

Signature: {{tenant_signature}}
Name: {{tenant_signer_name}}
Title: {{tenant_signer_title}}
Business Name: {{tenant_business_name}}
Date: {{tenant_date}}

Template Variables

This template uses the following variables. When you create a contract from this template, you'll fill in values for each one.

{{alteration_terms}}{{annual_rent}}{{cam_charges}}{{default_terms}}{{effective_date}}{{end_date}}{{estimated_cam}}{{governing_state}}{{landlord_address}}{{landlord_date}}{{landlord_maintenance}}{{landlord_name}}{{landlord_signature}}{{landlord_signer_name}}{{landlord_signer_title}}{{landlord_utilities}}{{lease_term}}{{liability_coverage}}{{monthly_rent}}{{parking_terms}}{{payment_method}}{{permitted_use}}{{permitted_use_detailed}}{{premises_address}}{{renewal_terms}}{{rent_due_date}}{{rent_escalation_terms}}{{security_deposit}}{{signage_terms}}{{square_footage}}{{start_date}}{{suite_number}}{{tenant_address}}{{tenant_business_name}}{{tenant_date}}{{tenant_maintenance}}{{tenant_signature}}{{tenant_signer_name}}{{tenant_signer_title}}{{tenant_utilities}}

How to Use This Template

  1. Copy the template content above
  2. Create a new template in your API Sign dashboard
  3. Paste the content into the template editor
  4. Configure the variable field types
  5. Save and start creating contracts

Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.