COMMERCIAL SUB-LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made, entered into and executed this ____ day of _________ , 20 __ , by and between
______________________________ (hereinafter "Sub-Lessor") and __________________________ (hereinafter
called "Sub-Lessee"). Sub-Lessor and Sub-Lessee contract and agree as follows:
1. Sub-Lessor hereby leases unto Sub-Lessee the following land and any improvements thereon: (hereafter
"the leased property").
2. The term of this lease shall be for the following term: __________________________________________
____________________________________________ . The provisions of this Sub-Lease are subject to the
term restrictions of the original lease. The original lease is dated _______________________ and is
between _______________________ and Sub-Lessor. Sub-Lessee shall comply with all the terms of the
original lease.
3. During the primary term, Sub-Lessee shall pay to Sub-Lessor, as rental, the sum of
______________________________________________ Dollars ($ _______ ) per year, in advance, on or
before __________________ of each year. During any extended term, Sub-Lessee shall pay to Sub-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 . Sub-Lessor and Sub-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 : Sub-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 Sub-
Lessee in the Property and which the limits of general liability shall be in the amount of
____________________________ ($ ___________ ) combined single limit, naming Sub-Lessor
as additional insured. Such coverage shall include a broad form general liability endorsement.
The policy shall contain a clause that the Sub-Lessee will not cancel or change the insurance
without first giving the Sub-Lessor ten (10) days prior written notice.
Sub-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 Sub-Lessor and licensed to do business in the State of ___________ . 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 Sub-Lessor and Sub-Lessee and shall provide that any proceeds thereunder shall be paid
to Sub-Lessor and Sub-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 Sub-Lessor
and Sub-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 Sub-Lessor and Sub-Lessee.
Sub-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. Sub-Lessee shall pay said taxes when due so as to
prevent the assessment of any late fees or penalties.
6. Sub-Lessee shall pay for all water, electricity, and other utilities used on the premises.
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7.
(A) Sub-Lessor's Repairs : Sub-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 Sub-Lessee, including but not limited to replacement of glass
doors and windows and repair of the plumbing, are to be made by Sub-Lessee at Sub-Lessee's
expense. If Sub-Lessee fails to make such repairs or replacements promptly or within fifteen (15)
days of occurrence, Sub-Lessor may, at its option, make such repairs or replacements and Sub-
Lessee shall repay the costs thereof to Sub-Lessor on demand.
8. Sub-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.
Sub-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 Sub-Lessee's use thereof during the term of this Agreement, all at Sub-
Lessee's expense. Sub-Lessee shall provide for the removal of its own trash, waste paper, boxes and
cartons and shall not permit any accumulation of such materials. Sub-Lessee shall not engage in any act
which shall constitute a nuisance.
9. If Sub-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 Sub-Lessee, or if (a) any proceeding under the bankruptcy act of the United States is begun by or against
the Sub-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 Sub-Lessee's business or
assets, or (c) if Sub-Lessee shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (d) if Sub-Lessee shall
vacate or abandon the leased property, then, and in any such event, it shall be lawful for the Sub-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 Sub-
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 Sub-Lessee, and if the Sub-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 Sub-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 Sub-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 Sub-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. Sub-Lessee shall permit Sub-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 Sub-Lessor is obligated or may elect to make, and (iii) to
post notices of non-responsibility for alterations or additions or repairs.
11. If Property, including improvements thereon, are injured by fire or other casualty, Sub-Lessee shall have
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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 Sub-Lessor of Sub-Lessee's intention to so continue this Lease within
thirty (30) days after the date of said damage or casualty. In the event that Sub-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, Sub-Lessee shall have the option to terminate this
Agreement as of the date of taking. If Sub-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 Sub-Lessor and Sub-
Lessee and that the Sub-Lessor has no ownership in the Sub-Lessee's enterprise and the Agreement shall
not be construed as a joint venture or partnership. The Sub-Lessee is not and shall not be deemed to be an
agent or representative of the Sub-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 Sub-Lessor and Sub-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 Sub-Lessee, all rent checks and all notices from Sub-Lessee to Sub-Lessor shall be served
or sent to:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Until further written notice to Sub-Lessor, all notices from Sub-Lessor to Sub-Lessee shall be served or
sent to Sub-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.
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19. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
___________ .
20. This Sub-Lease is executed with the written consent of the original Lessor to allow Lessor to Sub-Lease the
premises, which consent is attached hereto.
21. Sub-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 Sub-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 Sub-Lessee shall keep the Property free
from any and all liens arising out of the work performed or materials furnished in making such
improvements.
22. Additional Provisions:
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WITNESS the signatures of the parties, this the ____ day of _________ , 20 __ .
Sub-Lessor: Sub-Lessee:
By: By:
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