Commercial Lease Agreement

# COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

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

This Commercial Lease Agreement is entered into by:

**Landlord:**
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{{landlord_address}}

**Tenant:**
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{{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

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## 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:

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

## 7. UTILITIES

Tenant is responsible for:
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Landlord is responsible for:
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## 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

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## 10. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

**Tenant Responsibilities:**
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**Landlord Responsibilities:**
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## 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

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## 13. PARKING

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## 14. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

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

## 15. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES

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## 16. RENEWAL OPTION

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## 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}}