COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made, entered into and executed this the ____ day of _________ , 20 __ , by and between
______________________________ (hereinafter "Lessor"), and ______________________________ (hereinafter
"Lessee"). Lessor and Lessee contract and agree as follows:
1. Lessor hereby leases unto Lessee the following land and any improvements thereon (hereinafter "the leased
property"): [address] __________________________________________________________________
[improvements] _________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. The term of this lease shall be for a primary term of ______ years, commencing on __________________ ,
20 ___ , and expiring at midnight on __________________ , _______ , unless extended as provided for
herein. This lease can be extended at the end of the primary term for an additional term of _____ years by
Lessee giving Lessor notice of his intent to extend the lease thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the
primary term.
3. During the primary term, Lessee shall pay to Lessor, as rental, the sum of ___________________________
Dollars ($ _____________ ) per year, in advance, on or before __________________ of each year. During
any extended term, Lessee shall pay to Lessor, as rental, the sum of _______________________________
Dollars ($ ______________ ) per year, in advance, on or before __________________ of each year.
4. The leased property may be used for the following purposes and for no other purposes:
_____________________________________________________________________________________ .
5.
(A) Indemnity: Lessor and Lessee shall indemnify and save harmless the other from any and all
losses, fines, suits, damages, expenses, claims, demands and actions of any kind resulting from
their negligence, breach, or violation or non-performance of any condition hereof.
(B) Insurance: Lessee shall, during the entire term of the Lease keep in full force and effect a policy
of public liability insurance with respect to the Property and the business operated by Lessee in the
Property and which the limits of general liability shall be in the amount of
_______________________________ ($ _____________ ) combined single limit, naming Lessor
as additional insured. Such coverage shall include a broad form general liability endorsement.
The policy shall contain a clause that the Lessee will not cancel or change the insurance without
first giving the Lessor ten (10) days prior written notice.
Lessor shall during the term hereof, at it's sole expense, provide and keep in force insurance on the building
against loss or damage by fire and extended coverage, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%)
of the full insurable value thereof, which insurance shall be placed with an insurance company or
companies approved by Lessor and licensed to do business in the state wherein lay the leased premises.
The term "full insurable value" shall mean actual replacement value of the building (exclusive of costs of
excavation, foundations and footing below ground level). The insurance required under this paragraph
shall be carried in the name of the Lessor and Lessee and shall provide that any proceeds thereunder shall
be paid to Lessor and Lessee and any applicable mortgage holder, according to their respective interests.
Duplicate originals or certificates of insurance of the policies provided shall be furnished by Lessor and
Lessee to each other and shall contain an agreement by the insurer that such policy or policies shall not be
canceled without at least ten (10) days prior notice to the Lessor and Lessee.
Lessee shall pay all taxes assessed against all personal property located on the premises and shall also pay
all privilege, excise and other taxes duly assessed. Lessee shall pay said taxes when due so as to prevent
the assessment of any late fees or penalties.
Commercial Lease Agreement, page 1
6. Lessee shall pay for all water, electricity, and other utilities used on the premises.
7.
(A) Lessor's Repairs: Lessor shall be solely responsible for maintaining the roof, foundation and
exterior of the building and all parking areas in good repair for their intended use.
(B) Other Repairs: All repairs, maintenance, replacement or reconstruction to the interior of the
portion of the building leased by Lessee, including but not limited to replacement of glass doors
and windows and repair of the plumbing, are to be made by Lessee at Lessee's expense. If Lessee
fails to make such repairs or replacements promptly or within fifteen (15) days of occurrence,
Lessor may, at its option, make such repairs or replacements and Lessee shall repay the costs
thereof to Lessor on demand.
8. Lessee will keep the leased property in a clean and wholesome condition and will comply at all times with
all lawful health and police regulations.
Lessee shall promptly comply with all of the ordinances of the City of _________________ ,
_________________ , or of any other governmental body applicable for said premises and to all ordinances
and requirements enforced by the state board of health, sanitary, fire or police departments of the City of
_________________ for the correction, prevention and abatement of nuisances in and about or connected
with the Property because of Lessee's use thereof during the term of this Agreement, all at Lessee's
expense. Lessee shall provide for the removal of its own trash, waste paper, boxes and cartons and shall
not permit any accumulation of such materials. Lessee shall not engage in any act which shall constitute a
nuisance.
9. If Lessee shall make default in the payment of the rent, or any part thereof or any other sums due under the
terms hereof, when due as herein provided, or in any of the other covenants, agreements, conditions or
undertakings herein contained, and such default shall continue for thirty days after notice thereof in writing
to Lessee, or if (a) any proceeding under the bankruptcy act of the United States is begun by or against the
Lessee, and an order of adjudication, or order approving the petition, be entered in such proceedings, or (b)
a receiver or trustee is appointed for substantially all of the Lessee's business or assets, or (c) if Lessee shall
make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (d) if Lessee shall vacate or abandon the leased
property, then, and in any such event, it shall be lawful for the Lessor, at his election, to declare the term
hereof ended and to re-enter the leased property, and to repossess and enjoy the said premises and any
buildings and improvements situated thereon without such a re-entry and repossession working a forfeiture
of the rents to be paid and the covenants to be performed by the Lessee during the full term of this
agreement. If any default shall be made in any covenant, agreement, condition, or undertaking which
cannot with due diligence be cured within a period of 30 days, and if notice thereof in writing shall have
been given to the Lessee, and if the Lessee, prior to the expiration of 30 days from and after the giving of
such notice, shall commence to satisfy the cause of such default and shall proceed diligently and with
reasonable dispatch to take all steps and do all work required to cure such default, then the Lessor shall not
have the right to declare said term ended by reason of such default; provided, however, that the curing of
any default in such manner shall not be construed to limit or restrict the right of Lessor to declare the said
term ended and enforce all of their rights and remedies hereunder for any other default not so cured.
The foregoing provision for the termination of this lease for any default in any of its covenants shall not
operate to exclude or suspend any other remedy of the Lessor for breach of any of said covenants, or for the
recovery of said rent for the full term, and in the event of the termination or default in any of the terms of
this lease as aforesaid.
10. Lessee shall permit Lessor and his agents to enter the Property at all reasonable times for any of the
following purposes to inspect the same: (i) to maintain the building in which the said premises are located,
(ii) to make repairs to the Property as the Lessor is obligated or may elect to make, and (iii) to post notices
of non-responsibility for alterations or additions or repairs.
Commercial Lease Agreement, page 2
11. If Property, including improvements thereon, are injured by fire or other casualty, Lessee shall have the
exclusive right and option to either terminate this Agreement or reconstruct and/or repair the said damaged
improvements and continue this Lease under its terms and conditions as if no such casualty occurred by
giving written notice to Lessor of Lessee's intention to so continue this Lease within thirty (30) days after
the date of said damage or casualty. In the event that Lessee so elects to continue this Lease, any insurance
proceeds payable as a result of said fire or casualty shall be first applied to pay the reconstruction or repair
of said improvements, and any balance of such insurance proceeds after payment of said reconstruction or
repair shall be paid to whoever owns the insurance policy under which payment is made.
12. If, during the term of this Agreement, the Property shall be taken or condemned, either in whole or part, by
competent authorities for public or quasi-public use, Lessee shall have the option to terminate this
Agreement as of the date of taking. If Lessee elects not to terminate this Agreement, then this Agreement
shall continue in full force and effect.
13. It is understood and agreed that the relationship of the parties hereto is strictly that of Lessor and Lessee
and that the Lessor has no ownership in the Lessee's enterprise and the Agreement shall not be construed as
a joint venture or partnership. The Lessee is not and shall not be deemed to be an agent or representative of
the Lessor.
14. All covenants, conditions and agreements and undertakings contained in this Agreement shall extend to and
be binding on the respective heirs, successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto the same as if
they were in every case named and expressed.
15. It is further understood and agreed by and between the Lessor and Lessee that, on account of breach or
default by either party of any of their obligations hereunder, it shall become necessary for the other party to
employ and/or consult with an attorney to give advice, or to enforce or demand any of either party's rights
or remedies hereunder, then, and in any such event, the defaulting or breaching party shall pay all attorney
fees, court costs and other expenses occasioned by such default(s) or breach(es).
16. Written notice to Lessee, all rent checks and all notices from Lessee to Lessor shall be served or sent to:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Until further written notice to Lessor, all notices from Lessor to Lessee shall be served or sent to Lessee at
the following address:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
All notices to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be served personally or sent by
United States certified or registered mail.
17. This Agreement contains all of the agreements and conditions made between the parties hereto and may not
be modified orally or in any other manner other than by agreement in writing signed by all parties hereto or
their respective successors in interest.
18. If any section, paragraph, sentence or portion of this Agreement or the application thereof to any party or
circumstance shall, to any extent, be or become invalid or illegal, such provision is and shall be null and
void, but, to the extent that said null and void provisions do not materially change the overall agreement
and intent of this entire agreement, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and each
remaining provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent provided by law.
19. This Agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the State of _______________________ .
Commercial Lease Agreement, page 3
Optional Provisions:
20. Lessee shall have the right to make such alterations and improvements to the Property as it deems
necessary or desirable upon giving written notice of same to Lessor. Such alterations and improvements
shall comply with all applicable construction laws and regulations and shall conform generally with the
existing improvements on the Property. The Lessee shall keep the Property free from any and all liens
arising out of the work performed or materials furnished in making such improvements.
21. Additional Provisions:
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WITNESS the signatures of the parties, this the ____ day of _________ , 20 __ .
LESSOR: LESSEE:
By: By:
Title: Title:
Commercial Lease Agreement, page 4