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BILLBOARD ATTACHMENT SUBLEASE AGREEMENT

(For Wireless Communication System)

This Agreement (the “Sublease”) is made and entered into by (the “Sublessor”), whose address is , and (the “Sublessee”), whose address is .

1. Agreement. Sublessor leases to Sublessee, and Sublessee leases from Sublessor, space on a billboard (the “Billboard”) owned by Sublessor located on the real property described on Exhibit “A” (the “Property”), to this Sublease. This Sublease is subject to a lease (the “Master Lease”), from to Sublessor dated . That lease is recorded in Volume , page of the Records of County, .

2. Access and Utility Easements. Sublessor grants to Sublessee the Access Easement and Utility Easement to the Property as shown in Exhibit “B,” to this Sublease.

3. Use. The Premises will be used for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, maintaining, altering, inspecting, and removing antennas, dishes, grids, transmission lines, base stations, wireless communication equipment, switches, power supplies, batteries, accessories, and anything necessary and convenient to construct and operate a wireless communications system, all of which is referred to as the “Facility.”

Sublessor agrees to construct, at Sublessee’s sole cost and expense, a platform on the Billboard, as shown on Exhibit “C” to this Sublease, to house all or a portion of the Facility. The platform will be completed no later than thirty (30) days after the date of this Sublease.

4. Term. The primary term (the “Primary Term”) of this Sublease shall be for a period of years from , and will terminate on , at 11:59 p.m. unless sooner terminated or extended as described below.

Sublessee is granted the option to extend the Primary Term of this Sublease for additional periods of years each (the “Extension Term”). Each of Sublessees options to extend will be deemed automatically exercised without any action by Sublessor or Sublessee unless Sublessee gives written notice of its intent not to exercise any option(s) to Sublessor before the expiration of the current term.

5. Release of Master Lease. If Sublessor, for any reason, elects to release the lease or to discontinue rental payments on the Property, sixty (60) days prior to a release or election to discontinue payments, Sublessor shall notify Sublessee and Sublessee shall have the option, but not the obligation, to assume the Master Lease under the terms as set out in the Assignment provisions of the Master Lease. In that event, Sublessee shall have the option, but not the obligation, to purchase all or a part of the facilities owned by Sublessor, the price to be mutually agreed on by both parties. If a mutually agreeable price cannot be reached for the facilities, an independent appraiser selected by both Sublessor and Sublessee shall establish a fair market price for the facilities.

6. Rent. Sublessee agrees to pay Sublessor, as rent, the annual amount of , payable in advance, on or before , of each calendar year, during the Primary Term, and each Extension Term.

7. Access and Utilities. Sublessor grants to Sublessee its employees, agents, contractors, and assigns, full and complete access to the Property on a twenty-four (24) hour, 365 day per year basis. Sublessee shall have the right to improve the Property, the Access Easement and the Utility Easement provided such improvements do not interfere with the rights and enjoyment of Sublessor. Sublessee shall install an electrical meter for the sole use by Sublessee and the cost of such meter and electricity will be paid for by Sublessee.

8. Termination. In addition to the termination provisions contained elsewhere in this Sublease, Sublessee shall have the right to terminate this Sublease on thirty (30) days written notice for the following events:

a) If Sublessee cannot obtain all of its approvals, permits, certificates, or licenses from governmental agencies, necessary for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Facility, or if the approvals, permits, certificates, or licenses from government agencies is revoked.

b) If Sublessee determines the Premises is not appropriate or suitable for locating the Facility for technical reasons such as, but not limited to, signal interference.

Sublessee shall have the right to terminate this Sublease without cause on ninety (90) days written notice.

9. Indemnification by Sublessee. Sublessee agrees to indemnify and hold Sublessor harmless from and against any claim, liability, or loss from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising out of the use of the Premises and the Facility by Sublessee, its servants, agents or subcontractors, and the installation, use, maintenance, repair, or removal of the Facility by Sublessee, and persons acting on its behalf, excepting, however, claims, liabilities, or damages as may be due to or caused by the acts of Sublessor, or its servants, agents, or subcontractors.

10. Indemnification by Sublessor. Sublessor agrees to indemnify and hold Sublessee harmless from and against any claim or liability or loss from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising out of the use of the Premises by Sublessor, its servants, agents or subcontractors, and such persons acting on its behalf, excepting, however, such claims, liabilities or damages as may be due to or caused by the acts of Sublessee, or its servants, agents or subcontractors.

11. Default. If Sublessee defaults in the payment of rent, or any additional rent, or defaults in the performance of any other covenants or condition of this Sublease, Sublessor may give written notice of the default, and if Sublessee does not cure any rent default within thirty (30) days of the notice or within sixty (60) days of the notice of non-monetary default (or if the non-monetary default is of a nature that it cannot be completely cured within sixty (60) days, if Sublessee does not commence remedial action within the sixty (60) days, and proceeds with reasonable diligence and in good faith to cure the default), then Sublessor may terminate this Sublease on not less than fifteen (15) days written notice to Sublessee, and on the date specified in the notice, Sublessee’s right to possession of the Premises shall cease, and Sublessee shall quit and surrender the Premises to Sublessor and this Sublease shall terminate as of the termination date; subject, however, to Sublessee’s right to remove all equipment and improvements as provided for in this Sublease.

Sublessor shall also have any and all other rights and remedies as may be provided in law or equity in the event Sublessee defaults and fails to cure the default within the applicable grace period provided for above.

In the event Sublessor defaults in any of its covenants and obligations, Sublessee shall provide Sublessor with notice of the default, and Sublessor shall have a reasonable time under the circumstances to cure the default. If Sublessor fails to cure the default, Sublessee shall have any and all rights and remedies available to it as may be provided in law or equity, including rights of self-help.

12. Insurance. Sublessee shall obtain and keep in force during the term of this Sublease, comprehensive, general liability, and property liability insurance, with liability limits of not less than Dollars ($ ) for injury to or death of one or more persons in any one occurrence, and Dollars ($ ) for damage to or destruction of property in any one occurrence.

Sublessor shall be named as an additional named insured, and the policies shall contain cross liability endorsements. Sublessee shall deliver to Sublessor, prior to occupancy of the Premises, copies of certificates of liability insurance required or certificates evidencing the existence and amounts of the insurance with loss payable clauses reasonably satisfactory to Sublessor. No policy shall be cancelable or subject to reduction of coverage except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Sublessor.

13. Fixtures. Sublessor covenants and agrees that no part of the improvements installed, constructed, erected, or placed by Sublessee on the Premises, or other real property owned by Sublessor, will be or become, or be considered as being, affixed to or a part of Sublessor’s real or personal property.

14. Taxes. Sublessee will render the Premises to the appropriate taxing authorities, and will pay all taxes and assessments levied against all of Sublessee’s property. In the event Sublessor is assessed additional taxes as a result of Sublessee’s Premises, Sublessee agrees to pay the additional taxes on an annual basis within sixty (60) days written notice by Sublessor. Sublessor shall present to Sublessee tax bills and assessments evidencing the increases to Sublessor.

15. Assignment and Subleasing. Sublessee may assign, in whole or in part, all rights, title, and interest in this Sublease Agreement.

16. Title. Sublessor represents and warrants to Sublessee that Sublessor has good and marketable title to the Premises, Access Easement, and Utility Easement, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and exceptions, and that Sublessor has the right to enter into this Sublease Agreement with Sublessee.

17. Interference. Sublessor will not permit the installation and existence of any other improvement on the Billboard or any other portion of the Property if the improvement interferes with transmission or reception by Sublessee’s Facility in any manner whatsoever.

18. Compliance. Sublessor represents and warrants that all operations conducted by Sublessor in connection with the Billboard and the Property meet all applicable federal, state, county, and local codes and regulations. Sublessee agrees that it will conduct its operation in the future in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county, and local codes and regulations.

19. Memorandum of Sublease. On execution of this Agreement, each party, at the request of the other, shall sign a Memorandum of Sublease. Sublessee, at its option, may record the Memorandum of Sublease in the public records of the county in which the Property is located.

20. Notices. All notices provided for in this Agreement must be in writing and shall be deemed validly given if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows (or any other address that either party has designated sent to the other by like notice):

Sublessor:

Sublessee:

21. Entire Agreement. This Sublease and all attached exhibits constitute the entire agreement between Sublessor and Sublessee. The Sublease shall not be amended or changed except by written instrument signed by the parties. Captions of each paragraph are for convenience of reference only, and do not limit or amplify the provision of the Sublease.

22. Binding Effect. The provision of this Sublease shall be binding on and inure to the benefits of the heirs, executors administrators, successors, and assigns of Sublessor and Sublessee.

This Sublease is executed by Sublessor and Sublessee as of the date of the acknowledgments below, but is effective as of the date provided for in Paragraph 4. above.

Sublessor

Signature

Sublessee

Signature

Exhibit “A”: Description of Property

Exhibit “B”: Description of Access and Utility Easement

Exhibit “C”: Diagram of Platform

(Acknowledgements)

Sublessor Acknowledgment

Notary / Signature

Sublessee Acknowledgment

Notary / Signature

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What a Billboard Attachment Sublease Agreement Is

A Billboard Attachment Sublease Agreement is a written contract in which a primary leaseholder or property owner grants a third party limited rights to install, attach, and operate an advertising structure on designated real property for a defined term. The agreement sets rent, access windows, maintenance obligations, insurance and indemnity requirements, permit and zoning responsibilities, and procedures for removal at term end or upon breach. It also records any landlord consent or landlord-tenant restrictions, and provides remedies, dispute resolution, and assignment conditions to govern the advertising use and protect site integrity.

Why a Clear Sublease Matters for Billboard Projects

A precise sublease reduces disputes, allocates permit and insurance obligations, and documents consent from property owners, which helps protect structural safety and revenue streams while simplifying compliance with local zoning and lease covenants.

Why a Clear Sublease Matters for Billboard Projects

Who Typically Uses This Sublease

Organizations and individuals who need documented attachment rights for outdoor advertising use this sublease to allocate risk, access, and financial terms.

  • Outdoor advertising companies that rent billboard space and manage installations across multiple sites.
  • Property owners and commercial landlords consenting to third-party attachments while protecting site integrity and lease covenants.
  • Advertisers and agencies arranging placement rights without leasing entire property or assuming landlord obligations.

Use this agreement whenever a party other than the primary tenant installs advertising equipment, or when property owners must record conditions, approvals, and insurance requirements.

Typical Signatory Roles

Primary Leaseholder

The entity that holds the original lease for the property and grants attachment rights; typically responsible for coordinating landlord consent, ensuring lease compliance, and assigning permitted access to the subtenant.

Subtenant Advertiser

The third-party advertiser or media company that will attach and operate the billboard; responsible for rent to the leaseholder, obtaining permits, carrying insurance, and removing the installation at expiration or required removal events.

Essential Clauses to Include

A comprehensive sublease addresses permissions, duration, financial terms, permits, safety and removal obligations, insurance and indemnity, and dispute resolution to minimize operational and legal risk.

Premises Description

Precise legal description and site plan coordinates for attachment location, including dimensions, elevation, and any shared access points to avoid ambiguity during installation.

Term and Renewal

Clear start and end dates, renewal options, and early-termination rights with any conditions for notice, cure periods, or removal obligations upon termination.

Rent and Payment

Amount, payment schedule, late fees, security deposit conditions, and any revenue-sharing or percentage rent clauses tied to advertising receipts.

Permits and Compliance

Allocation of responsibility for securing municipal permits, code compliance, structural inspections, and any required historic or environmental approvals.

Insurance and Indemnity

Minimum insurance types and limits, additional insured endorsements, waiver of subrogation, and mutual indemnity provisions for third-party claims.

Removal and Restoration

Obligations for removal at term end or breach, timeline for removal, and standards for restoration to pre-installation condition including cost allocation.

Step-by-Step: Prepare, Approve, and Execute

Follow these concise steps to create, review, and finalize the sublease with all stakeholders and regulators.

  • 01
    Prepare Document: Collect primary lease, site plan, permit records, and insurance certificates before drafting.
  • 02
    Negotiate Terms: Agree on rent, term, removal obligations, indemnities, and permit responsibility.
  • 03
    Obtain Approvals: Secure written landlord consent and municipal permits before installation begins.
  • 04
    Execute & Archive: Have authorized signers sign, notarize if required, and distribute executed copies to all parties.

Typical Document Flow from Draft to Record

Execution flow covers drafting, signature collection, permit attachments, and retention of the fully executed sublease and supporting documents.

  • Upload Document: Prepare a PDF or DOCX version for review and signing.
  • Assign Signers: Add leaseholder, property owner, and advertiser contact details.
  • Authenticate: Use email, SMS code, or stronger ID verification as appropriate.
  • Archive: Store executed copies with permit files and audit trail.

Recommended Electronic Workflow Settings

Configure workflow controls to match required signer order, authentication level, and document retention needs for billboard attachments.

Field Configuration
Signer Order Sequential | Leaseholder then Owner then Advertiser
Authentication Email or SMS code | Use stronger ID for high-risk sites
Template Save as reusable template for repeat installations
Notifications Automatic reminders and completion confirmations

eSignature Vendor Comparison for Executing Subleases

Compare basic pricing and key feature availability for common eSignature vendors used to execute subleases; signNow appears first by design.

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Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Varies by vendor Varies by vendor Varies by vendor Varies by vendor
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan

Security and Compliance Considerations

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit; AES-256 at rest
Access Controls: Role-based permissions and MFA options
Audit Trail: Detailed timestamps, IP, and signer events
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 available
HIPAA Support: BAA available for protected health information
File Formats: Supports PDF, DOCX, and HTML

Key Risks and Consequences of Incomplete Subleases

Breach of Lease: Rent or eviction liabilities
Permit Fines: Municipal citations and stop-work orders
Removal Costs: Expense to remove or remediate installations
Zoning Violations: Forced takedown or redesign orders
Insurance Gaps: Uncovered third-party claims exposure
Tax Reporting: Incorrect reporting may trigger penalties

Common Preparation Errors to Avoid

  • Failing to secure explicit landlord consent before permitting, which can invalidate permits and lead to removal orders and liability disputes.
  • Using ambiguous premises descriptions instead of precise parcel or site-plan references, causing installation errors and permit denials.
  • Overlooking insurance endorsements that name the owner as additional insured, leaving parties exposed to third-party claims.
  • Neglecting municipal permit timelines and structural review requirements, which can delay installation for months and increase costs.

Practical Tips for Smoother Sublease Execution

Adopt standardized clauses and verify site-specific requirements to reduce negotiation time and regulatory friction.

Use a Standard Template
Start from a reusable, counsel-reviewed template to ensure consistent language on permits, indemnity, and removal obligations across multiple sites.
Confirm Authorities
Obtain written landlord consent and check municipal zoning and permitting requirements early to prevent late-stage compliance issues.
Align Insurance
Require certificates of insurance with additional insured endorsements and clear minimum limits so carriers accept site exposure.
Document Everything
Keep permit approvals, inspection reports, and payment receipts with the executed sublease for defense against disputes or municipal inquiries.

Real-World Use Cases for Billboard Subleases

Two concise examples show how parties use a Billboard Attachment Sublease Agreement to manage rights, liability, and compliance in practical scenarios.

Case Study 1

A regional outdoor media company needed landlord consent for multiple city billboards and standardized terms to scale operations.

  • The company used a single template across 25 sites to reduce negotiations.
  • Standardized indemnity, insurance endorsements, and a clear removal clause reduced legal review time and ensured consistent permitting, enabling coordinated installations and predictable operating costs across the portfolio.

Case Study 2

A retail brand negotiated short-term attachment rights near a highway to support a seasonal campaign.

  • The brand required rapid permits and install windows.
  • The sublease allocated permit responsibility to the advertiser, required contractor bonding and insurance, and specified expedited removal procedures, allowing the campaign to deploy on schedule while protecting the property owner.

Typical Deadlines and Notice Requirements

Track permit, notice, and renewal deadlines carefully to avoid breaches and administrative penalties.

Permit Application:

Submit before any installation; municipal review time varies and can be 30–120 days.

Landlord Consent:

Obtain written consent before signing or installing, typically 30 days to review.

Rent Due Dates:

Specify monthly or quarterly due dates and late fees in the payment clause.

Termination Notice:

Include required notice periods for nonrenewal or early termination, commonly 30–90 days.

Renewal Election:

State the deadline and method for exercising renewal options to avoid unintended lapse.

Key Milestones from Negotiation to Installation

Milestones help parties coordinate approvals, payments, and physical work in a predictable sequence.

01

Negotiation Complete

All parties agree on commercial terms, insurance, and removal obligations.

02

Execution Signed

Authorized signatories sign and notarize if required by jurisdiction.

03

Permits Secured

Municipal and structural permits issued and inspections scheduled.

04

Installation & Compliance

Contractors install signage; inspections verify code compliance and safety.

Technical Considerations for Digital Execution

Ensure the chosen platform supports required file formats, authentication levels, and integrations for efficient execution.

  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
  • File Types: PDF, DOCX, HTML formats supported
  • Authentication: Email, SMS code, KBA, or advanced ID

Frequently Asked Questions About Subleases and Signing

Answers to common legal and procedural questions regarding execution, notarization, permits, and digital signatures for billboard subleases.


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