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WASHINGTON COMMERCIAL LEASE

This lease agreement is entered into on this the day of , 20 , by and between:

, (hereinafter called “LESSOR”), whether one or more,

and

, (hereinafter called “LESSEE”), whether one or more.

For valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, LESSOR and LESSEE do hereby covenant, contract and agree as follows:

1. PREMISES AND TERM: LESSOR, hereby leases to LESSEE for the term commencing on the day of , 20 and ending on the day of , 20 , the “TERM” the following described premises in County, Washington:

LESSEE also has a right for the benefit of LESSEE, its employees, agents and invitees for access to and from the Leased Premises through the building and over property of LESSOR adjoining the Leased Premises, and to use those parts of the building designated by LESSOR for use by LESSEE, including but not limited to toilet rooms, elevators and unrestricted parking areas, if any.

2. RENEWAL: LESSEE and LESSOR may agree to extend or renew the lease, with any agreed modifications, in a separate, signed document.

3. RENT: The LESSEE covenants to pay to LESSOR as Rent the sum of Dollars ($) per month, in advance without demand on or before the first day of each month at the office of the LESSOR. The Rent for the month of , which is the first month of this lease shall be paid in the amount of Dollars ($), which amount is the prorated rent based upon the date this lease commences.

The LESSEE shall pay the Rent when due and payable, without any setoff, deduction or prior demand whatsoever. Any payment by LESSEE or acceptance by LESSOR of a lesser amount than shall be due from LESSEE to LESSOR shall be treated as payment on account.

4. LATE CHARGES: LESSEE shall pay a late charge in the amount of percent (%) of the outstanding delinquent balance for any payment of the rent not made within days after the due date to cover the extra expense involved in handling late payments, but not more than dollars for any one month.

5. UTILITIES: LESSEE shall pay all charges for utilities for the PREMISES except for the following, which shall be paid by LESSOR:

6. CONDITION OF PREMISES; USE OF PREMISES: LESSOR agrees that LESSEE, upon paying the rent and on performing all terms of this lease, shall peaceably enjoy the Leased Premises during the term of this lease.

(a) To use these Leased Premises only for .

(b) To surrender the Leased Premises to LESSOR at the end of the Term or any renewal without the necessity of any notice from either LESSOR or LESSEE to terminate the same, and LESSEE hereby expressly waives all right to any notice which may be required under any laws now or hereafter enacted and in force.

(c) To surrender possession of these Leased Premises at the expiration of this lease without further notice to quit, in as good condition as reasonable use will permit.

(d) To keep the Premises in good condition and repair at LESSEE’s own expense, except repairs which are the duty of LESSOR.

(e) To perform, fully obey and comply with all ordinances, rules, regulations and laws of all public authorities, boards and officers relating to the use of the Premises.

(f) Not to make any occupancy of the Leased Premises contrary to law or contrary to any directions, rules, regulations, regulatory bodies, or officials having jurisdiction or which shall be injurious to any person or property.

(g) Not to permit any waste or nuisance.

(h) Not to use the Leased Premises for living quarters or residence.

LESSEE shall pay for any expense, damage or repair occasioned by the stopping of waste pipes or overflow from bathtubs, closets, washbasins, basins or sinks, and for any damage to window panes, window shades, curtain rods, wallpaper, furnishings, or any other damage to the interior of the Leased Premises.

The LESSOR shall be responsible for making only the following repairs [check those that apply]:

sprinkler system

heating, ventilating or air-conditioning system serving the Premises if, and to the extent, installed by LESSOR

structural repairs to exterior walls, structural columns and structural floors which collectively enclose the Premises (excluding storefronts)

the roof over the Premises

Other:

Other:

Other:

LESSEE shall give LESSOR notice of the necessity for such repairs and that such repairs did not arise from nor were they caused by the negligence or willful acts of LESSEE, its agents, concessionaires, officers, employees, licensees, invitees, or contractors.

7. FIXTURES AND TRADE FIXTURES. LESSEE shall make no changes, improvements, alterations, or additions to the Leased Premises unless such changes, improvements, alterations, or additions are first approved in writing by LESSOR; are not in violation of restrictions placed thereon by the investor financing the construction of the building; and will not materially alter the character of such premises and will not substantially lessen the value of the Leased Premises.

All improvements made by LESSEE to the Premises which are so attached to the Premises that they cannot be removed without material injury to the Premises, shall become the property of LESSOR upon installation.

8. SECURITY DEPOSIT: The LESSEE, contemporaneously with the first Rent installment, agrees to deposit with the LESSOR Dollars ($) which sum shall be held by the LESSOR as security for the full faith and performance by LESSEE of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this lease by LESSEE.

The security deposit shall be held, applied to damages or rent and returned to LESSEE all in accordance with the laws of the state where the Leased Premises are located and in force at the time of execution of this lease.

9. LESSOR’S LIEN: As additional security, LESSEE acknowledges, to the extent allowed by applicable law, the LESSOR’S right to hold and sell with due legal notice all property on or to be brought on the Premises in order to satisfy unpaid Rent, expenses, and utilities.

10. DEFAULT: Each of the following shall be deemed an Event of Default:

a. Default in the payment of Rent or other payments hereunder.

b. Default in the performance or observance of any covenant or condition of this lease by the LESSEE to be performed or observed.

c. Abandonment of the premises by LESSEE.

11. NOTICE OF DEFAULT. Notice of such event of default must be in writing and must either be hand delivered, mailed to the other party by U.S. Certified Mail, return receipt requested, or if unable to provide notice by these methods, if notice is from LESSOR to LESSEE by posting the notice on the front door of the Leased Premises.

Such notice shall also contain a reasonably understandable description of the action to be taken or performed by the other party in order to cure the alleged default and the date by which the default must be remedied, which date can be not less than business days from the date of mailing the notice of default.

12. TERMINATION. Upon occurrence of any Event of Default, and after proper notice of default has been given, LESSOR may, at its option, give notice to LESSEE that this lease shall terminate upon the date specified in the notice, which date shall not be earlier than days after mailing or delivery of such notice.

13. ACCELERATION. LESSEE expressly agrees and understands that upon LESSOR’S termination of this Lease, the entire remaining balance of unpaid Rent for the remaining term of this Lease shall ACCELERATE.

14. REPOSSESSION. Upon termination of this lease as provided herein, or pursuant to statute, or by summary proceedings or otherwise, the LESSOR may enter forthwith, without further demand or notice to LESSEE, and resume possession of the Leased Premises.

15. DEFAULT BY LESSOR. In the event of any default by LESSOR, LESSEE, before exercising any rights that it may have at law to cancel this lease, must first send notice by registered or certified mail, or hand delivery, to LESSOR, and shall have offered LESSOR () days in which to correct and cure the default or commence a good faith effort to cure such default.

16. RELETTING AFTER TERMINATION. Upon termination of this lease in any manner above provided, LESSOR shall use reasonable efforts to relet the Premises.

17. DAMAGES. Upon termination of this lease in any manner above provided, or by summary proceedings or otherwise, LESSEE shall pay to LESSOR without demand or notice the following:

(a) All Rent and other payments accrued to the date of such termination and a proportionate part of the rent otherwise payable for the month in which such termination occurs.

(b) All future Rent and other payments to be due under the terms of this lease to the extent Landlord has not been able to offset same by reletting the Premises within 30 days of termination.

(c) The costs of making all repairs, alterations and improvements required to be made by LESSOR hereunder.

(d) The attorneys’ fees and other costs.

18. EXCLUSIVITY OF LESSOR’S REMEDIES: The receipt of Rent after default, or after judgment or after execution, shall not deprive the LESSOR of other actions against the LESSEE for possession or for Rent or for damages.

19. LESSOR NOT LIABLE FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY: The LESSOR shall not be liable for any injury or damage to any person or to any property at any time on said Premises or building from any cause whatever.

20. TAXES: Property taxes on the Leased Premises shall be responsibility of LESSOR. Taxes on the personal property of Lessee shall be the responsibility of LESSEE.

21. RIGHT OF RE-ENTRY: LESSOR shall have the right, by itself or agent or with others, to enter the Premises at reasonable hours to examine or exhibit the premises, or to make such repairs and alterations as shall be deemed necessary for the safety and preservation of the building.

22. HOLDOVER: If LESSEE shall holdover after the expiration of the Term hereof, with the consent of LESSOR, express or implied, such tenancy shall be from month to month only.

23. NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTIES. The sole relationship between the parties created by this agreement is that of LESSOR and LESSEE.

24. RIGHT OF LESSOR TO PAY OBLIGATIONS OF LESSEE TO OTHERS. If LESSEE shall fail or refuse to pay any sums due to be paid by it under the provisions of this lease, LESSOR, after 10 days notice in writing by LESSOR to LESSEE, shall have the right to pay any such sum or sums due to be paid by LESSEE.

25. MECHANICS AND OTHER LIENS IMPOSED BY LESSEE. LESSEE shall keep the Leased Premises and the improvements at all times during the term free of mechanics and materialmen’s liens and other liens of like nature.

26. CONDEMNATION CLAUSE: In the event that all or a part of the Premises is taken by eminent domain or conveyed in lieu of eminent domain, if the Leased Premises cannot reasonably be used by LESSEE for their intended purpose, then this lease will terminate effective as of the date that the condemning authority shall take possession of the same.

27. FIRE CLAUSE: The LESSEE agrees to notify LESSOR of any damages to the Leased Premises by fire or other hazard and also of any dangerous or hazardous condition within the Leased Premises immediately upon the occurrence of such fire or other hazard or discovery of such condition.

28. WAIVER OF NONPERFORMANCE: Failure of the LESSOR to exercise any of its rights under this lease upon nonperformance by the LESSEE shall not be considered a waiver.

29. PAROL EVIDENCE CLAUSE: This instrument constitutes the final, fully integrated expression of the agreement between the LESSOR and the LESSEE, and it cannot be modified or amended in any way except in writing signed by the LESSOR and LESSEE.

30. SUBORDINATION: This lease is subordinate to the lien of all present or future mortgages that affect the Leased Premises and to all renewals, modifications, replacements and extensions of this lease.

31. 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 Dollars ($) combined single limit, naming LESSOR as additional insured.

32. NOTICES. All notices and communications concerning this lease shall be mailed to the parties at the following addresses:

LESSOR

LESSEE

33. SALE BY LESSOR. In the event of a sale or conveyance by LESSOR of all or part of the Leased Premises, the same shall operate to release LESSOR from any future liability.

34. COURT ACTION, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS. If suit should be brought for damages, to enforce the payment of Rent, or to recover possession of the Premises, the losing party agrees to pay to the prevailing party reasonable costs and expenses incurred in prosecuting these suits.

35. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUB-LEASE: The LESSEE hereby agrees not to assign this lease voluntarily or involuntarily, nor to sub-lease the Premises or any part of the Leased Premises, without the written consent of the LESSOR.

36. INTERPRETATION. Whenever any word is used in this agreement in the masculine gender, it shall also be construed as being used in the feminine and neuter genders, and singular usage shall include the plural and vice versa.

37. MODIFICATION. Any modification or amendment of this agreement shall be in writing and shall be executed by all parties.

38. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: If any term, covenant, condition, or provision of this lease is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

39. LAW TO APPLY: This lease shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.

40. ADDENDUMS. The following addendums are attached to this lease and shall be initialed by the parties.

Option to Purchase

Arbitration Agreement

Other:

None

41. OTHER PROVISIONS:

All documents such as schedules, exhibits and like documents are incorporated herein and shall initialed by all parties. If LESSEE is a corporation, each person executing this lease represents and warrants that he is duly authorized to execute and deliver this lease on behalf of the corporation.

In Witness Whereof, the undersigned LESSOR and LESSEE execute this lease to be effective as of the day and date first above written.

LESSEE(s)

Signature

Signature

LESSOR(s)

Signature

Signature

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What the Washington Commercial Lease Is and when it applies

A Washington Commercial Lease is a written contract that establishes the rights and obligations between a landlord and a business tenant for nonresidential property in Washington state. It sets the lease term, rent, permitted uses, maintenance responsibilities, insurance requirements, and procedures for security deposits, assignment, subletting, and default. Commercial leases are typically negotiated and drafted to reflect commercial realities — longer terms, fewer statutory tenant protections than residential leases, and more freedom to allocate risk by contract. Landlords and tenants should ensure the lease addresses insurance, indemnity, utilities, and dispute resolution.

Why a clear, Washington-specific commercial lease matters

A properly drafted Washington Commercial Lease reduces ambiguity about rent, repairs, and termination, lowering the risk of disputes and costly litigation. It lets parties allocate operating costs, specify compliance with state rules, and document agreed remedies for breach.

Why a clear, Washington-specific commercial lease matters

Who commonly prepares and signs commercial leases

Each party’s role should be documented in the lease and any corporate signatory should have authority to bind the business entity.

  • Landlords and property managers who control the premises and enforce lease terms.
  • Business tenants and authorized signatories who accept obligations and pay rent.
  • Brokers, attorneys, and asset managers who negotiate terms and review compliance.

Typical signatory roles

Landlord — Property Manager

The landlord or designated property manager signs to grant occupancy and enforce lease covenants. Include the entity name, officer title, and evidence of signing authority for corporate landlords to avoid later challenges.

Tenant — Authorized Signatory

The tenant signs through an authorized representative with documented authority. For corporate tenants, attach a resolution or officer signature block that confirms the signer can bind the business.

Core components to include in a Washington Commercial Lease

A complete lease addresses the parties, premises, term, rent, security deposit, and allocation of maintenance and insurance obligations; each element affects enforceability and operational risk.

Parties

Use full legal names and entity types (LLC, corporation, individual) and include the agent or manager who receives notices; mismatched names can complicate enforcement.

Premises

Describe the leased space by address, suite, and square footage and note excluded common areas or parking; attach a floor plan when practical to avoid later disputes.

Term

State the lease commencement and expiration dates, renewal options, and early termination conditions so obligations and notice timing are clear.

Rent & Charges

Specify base rent, escalation method (CPI or fixed increases), payment due date, late fees, CAM or operating expense pass-throughs, and acceptable payment methods.

Security Deposit

Document deposit amount, permissible uses, conditions for return, and any required interest or escrow handling under applicable law or agreement.

Repairs & Insurance

Allocate responsibility for maintenance, capital improvements, and casualty loss; require liability and property insurance limits and naming of additional insureds where appropriate.

Step-by-step: filling and executing the lease

Follow these steps to complete, sign, and retain a Washington Commercial Lease in a defensible manner.

  • 01
    Prepare Parties: Enter full legal names and contact information.
  • 02
    Define Premises: Attach floor plan and exact address.
  • 03
    Set Financial Terms: Specify rent, escalations, and deposits.
  • 04
    Sign and Date: Authorized signers sign and date in the signature block.

Typical online workflow settings for lease execution

Configure your digital workflow to collect signatures in the correct order, require authentication, and capture an audit trail for enforceability.

Field Configuration
Signing Order Sequential or parallel per negotiation
Authentication Level Email link, SMS code, or ID check
Required Fields Make parties, dates, and amounts mandatory
Audit Settings Enable timestamps, IP logging, and certificate

Execution flow for e-signed Washington commercial leases

A clear signing flow reduces errors and ensures each party receives a complete signed copy with an audit trail.

  • Upload Document: Start with the final negotiated lease PDF or DOCX.
  • Place Fields: Add signature, initials, and date fields where required.
  • Add Signers: Enter signer emails and set authentication.
  • Send for Signature: Distribute the document and capture completion logs.

Digital signing and platform considerations

Ensure the service supports record retention, exportable audit logs, and any industry compliance needs such as HIPAA when healthcare tenants are involved.

  • File formats: PDF, DOCX accepted
  • Integrations: Works with CRM, cloud storage
  • Authentication: Email, SMS, or ID verification

Common timeframes and notice periods to track

Track key deadlines in the lease to preserve rights and avoid penalties; these typically include payment, notice to cure, and termination timing.

Rent Due Date:

Specify day each month when rent is payable.

Late Fee Trigger:

State days past due before late fees apply.

Notice to Cure:

Set cure period for breaches (commonly 10–30 days).

Termination Notice:

Define required notice for nonrenewal or default.

Security Deposit Return:

Set deadline for returning deposit after termination.

Key milestones from negotiation to occupancy

Map these sequential milestones to ensure the lease progresses smoothly from offer to occupancy and post-commencement operations.

01

Negotiation Complete

Agree on final terms and attach exhibits before signature.

02

Execution

Obtain authorized signatures from all parties.

03

Pre-Occupancy Actions

Complete inspections, insurance, and improvements.

04

Commencement

Lease term begins and rent obligations start.

Common preparation mistakes to avoid

  • Using informal or abbreviated party names that complicate enforcement and title searches.
  • Leaving critical fields blank such as commencement date, rent escalation formula, or permitted use restrictions.
  • Failing to attach exhibits (floor plans, operating expense schedules), which leads to disputes about scope.
  • Neglecting signature authority documentation for corporate entities, causing later challenges to contract validity.

Potential consequences of an incomplete or incorrect lease

Loss of Remedies: Improper execution can limit eviction or collection options
Financial Loss: Unclear CAM allocations may cause unexpected charges
Insurance Gaps: Missing requirements can deny coverage after a claim
Delay of Possession: Incomplete conditions precedent postpone occupancy
Litigation Cost: Ambiguities increase dispute resolution expenses
Regulatory Risk: Noncompliance with zoning or permit conditions

How a commercial lease differs from a residential lease

Commercial and residential leases serve different legal frameworks and protections; compare core criteria to choose the right form and clauses.

Criteria Commercial Lease Residential Lease
Typical Term months to years month-to-month or yearly
Security Deposit negotiable often capped by statute
Implied Warranty generally none warranty of habitability
Tenant Protections contract-driven statutory consumer protections

Comparison of eSignature vendor pricing and features for lease execution

Basic vendor pricing and feature availability help evaluate eSignature options for executing Washington Commercial Leases; signNow appears first per comparison convention.

signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign PandaDoc HelloSign
Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Varies Varies Varies Varies
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 Varies Varies

Real-world examples of online lease execution

These short case arcs show how organizations complete leases and maintain compliance during digital execution.

Optica Ventures LLC

Optica used an online signing workflow for property agreements to streamline execution and reduce in-person meetings.

  • The interface was simple for customers to use.
  • The result was faster execution cycles and consistent recordkeeping for portfolio management while preserving required signatures and audit logs.

Martin Properties

Martin Properties processed commercial leases entirely online across multiple properties to centralize records and track renewals.

  • Mobile signing enabled remote tenants to sign quickly.
  • The firm retained tamper-evident audit trails for each lease and reduced administrative turnaround on new occupancies.

Security and compliance features relevant to lease records

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit; AES-256 at rest
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 compliance
Legal Frameworks: Supports ESIGN and UETA eSignature requirements
HIPAA Support: BAA available for healthcare-related leases
Audit Trail: Timestamps, IP logs, and action history preserved
Accessibility: WCAG 2.0 Level AA compatibility

Frequently asked questions about Washington Commercial Leases

Answers to common execution, validity, and retention questions for Washington Commercial Leases, focusing on electronic signing and practical issues.


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