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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
- Copy the template content above
- Create a new template in your API Sign dashboard
- Paste the content into the template editor
- Configure the variable field types
- 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.