Lease of Space or Booth to Sell and Concessions
This lease and concession agreement is made _______________ (date) , between
____________________ (Name of Lessor) , a corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the state of ______________, with its principal office located at __________________
____________________________________________________________ (street address,
city, county, state, zip code) , referred to herein as Lessor , and ______________________
(Name of Lessee) , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of
________________, with its principal office located at _________________________________
____________________________________________ (street address, city, county, state,
zip code) , referred to herein as Lessee.
Whereas, Lessor is the owner of a (give brief description such as shopping center,
department store, etc.) _________________________________________________ , located
at __________________________________________________________________________
(street address, city, state, zip code) , hereinafter referred to as Premises ; and
Whereas, Lessee proposes to furnish (describe concessions) ___________________
__________________________________________________________________ at Location ;
Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this
agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Description of Concession Area
Lessor leases to Lessee the concession location at _____________________________
________________________________________________ (street address, city, state, zip
code) , more specifically described in the diagram attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporation herein by reference, said location being referred to herein as concession location.
2. Term
With respect to said as concession location, the term of this lease shall extend for a
period of ______ (number) years (or months) from the effective date of this Agreement. The
effective date shall be that date on which the concession location is made available to Lessee
by Lessor . The date upon which the concession location is made available to Lessee shall be
determined by a letter addressed to Lessee by Lessor .
3. Rent
The rentals to be paid to Lessor by Lessee during the term of this lease for the
concession location shall be $_________ per month payable on the first day of each month with
the rent of the first month to be prorated according to the date of the month that concession
location was made available to Lessee. Remittances of the amounts due for each month, as
computed in this section, shall be paid to Lessor at its office at __________________________
____________________________________________ ( street address, city, state, zip code) .
4. Utilities
Lessee shall pay, throughout the term of this lease, the cost of all utility services used by
Lessee , as indicated by the respective meters, including but not limited to water, gas, and
electricity. Lessee shall also pay all costs of the disposal of waste materials from the
concession location covered by this lease.
5. Cash Registers
Lessee shall at its own expense provide at least one sealed cash register.
6. Use of Concession Location
The concession location shall on be used for the sale of (describe) _________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ .
7. Restrictions Concerning Signs
Lessee shall not erect or maintain signs or conduct promotional efforts other than
(describe) __________________________________________________________________ .
This restriction shall not prevent Lessee from conducting promotional efforts through public
media such as newspapers, radio, television, billboards, letters or circulars, provided same are
not located or distributed at (describe) ____________________________________________ .
Lessee shall secure the approval of the (e.g., shopping center manager) ________________
________________________________ for all signs to be displayed on Lessor’s Premises and
the concession location , but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
8. Alterations
Lessee shall make no alterations, changes, or additions in or to the concession location ,
unless and until the written consent of Lessor shall have been obtained. All plans and
specifications for such alterations, changes or additions shall be approved by Lessor , acting
through (e.g., shopping center manager) _________________________________________
.
9. Indemnification
Lessee shall indemnify Lessor , its officers, agents and employees, from any and all
claims and demands of third persons, including employees of Lessee , for personal injury
including death or property damage arising out of the acts or omissions of Lessee , its officers,
employees, agents, representatives, contractors, customers, guests, invitees and other persons
doing business with Lessee .
10. Insurance
A. Liability Insurance
Lessee shall maintain public liability and property damage insurance in an
insurance company qualified to do business in ____________________ (name of
state) with limits of not less than $____________ for bodily injury or death to any one
person, $____________ for bodily injury or death to more than one person, and
$____________ for damage to property. Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with
Lessor .
B. Fire Insurance
Lessee shall secure and maintain fire and extended coverage insurance in an
amount equal to the full insurable value of the improvements on the concession location .
Such policies of insurance shall name both Lessor and Lessee as insureds, as their
respective interests may appear, and shall provide that any loss shall be payable to
Lessor and Lessee jointly. The improvements that are damaged or destroyed by any
casualty covered by such insurance shall be replaced by Lessee to the extent of the
proceeds of such insurance, or, if Lessee has not commenced the replacement of such
improvements within (e.g. 30) _______ days from the date of such damage or
destruction and if such replacement has not been completed within a reasonable time
afterward, Lessor shall replace or complete the replacement of such improvements to
the extent that the cost of such replacement shall be covered by the insurance proceeds.
The proceeds of such insurance shall be held in trust for the sole and express purpose
of replacing such improvements and shall be paid out from time to time as the same may
be required to defray such replacement costs.
11. Type and Availability of Services
With respect to each of the activities to be carried on by Lessee under the provisions of
this Agreement, Lessee shall conduct a first class business of high quality and public service.
Lessee shall make available to the public on a (e.g. 24) ____ - hour a day basis all of the
facilities covered by this Agreement, except when such may be impossible by reason of strikes
or circumstances beyond Lessee 's control. In all of its operations, Lessee shall exert every
reasonable effort to furnish the amount of merchandise and services necessary to meet the
demands at (e.g. shopping center) ________________________________ .
12. Condition of Personnel and Concession Location
Lessee shall require its representatives and employees to be uniformed and to maintain
at all times a neat and clean appearance and to carry out their duties in an efficient and
courteous manner. Lessee shall keep and maintain the concession location occupied and
controlled by it in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
13. Compliance with Law
Lessee shall at its own expense comply with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances
of the City of _____________________ (Name) , and rules and regulations now or later in force
which may be applicable to Lessee 's operations at the (e.g. shopping center) _____________
____________________ . Lessee shall obtain and pay for all building permits, licenses and
other permits which may be required for the activities contemplated by this lease. Lessee shall
at its own expense provide facilities for the disposal of waste originating on the concession
location.
14. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated by Lessor at its option if any one or more of the
following events shall occur:
A. Lessee shall become insolvent or shall take the benefit of any present or future
insolvency statute, or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or file
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or a petition or answer seeking an arrangement for
reorganization or the readjustment of its indebtedness under the federal Bankruptcy Law
or under any other law or statute of the United States or of any of its states, or consent
to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or liquidator of all, or substantially all, of its
property;
B. By order or decree of a court, Lessee shall be adjudged bankrupt or an order
shall be made approving a petition filed by any of the creditors or by any of the
stockholders of Lessee , seeking its reorganization or the readjustment of its
indebtedness under the federal Bankruptcy Law or under any bankruptcy or insolvency
law or statute of the United States or of any state of the same;
C. A petition under any part of the federal Bankruptcy Law or an action under any
present or future insolvency law or statute shall be filed against Lessee and shall not be
dismissed within (e.g. 60) _______ days;
D. The transfer, assignment or subletting of any of Lessee 's rights or interests under
this lease, or any voluntary change in the majority ownership of the same, without the
prior written consent of Lessor ;
E. By or pursuant to, or under authority of any legislative act, resolution or rule, or
any order or decree of any court or government board, agency or officer having
jurisdiction, a receiver, trustee or liquidator shall take possession or control of all, or
substantially all, of the property of Lessee , and such possession or control shall continue
in effect for more than (e.g. 60) _____ days;
F. Any lien is filed against the concession location because of any act or omission
of Lessee and is not removed within a reasonable period;
G. Lessee shall voluntarily abandon, desert, vacate or discontinue its operations in
the concession location;
H. Lessee shall fail duly and punctually to pay the rentals or to make any other
payment required under this lease when due to Lessor ; or
I. Lessee shall fail to comply with any of its obligations under this lease.
15. Acceptance of Rentals
No acceptance by Lessor of rentals, fees, charges or other payments in whole or in part
for any period or periods after a default of any of the terms, covenants and conditions to be
performed, kept or observed by Lessee shall be deemed a waiver of any right on the part of
Lessor to terminate this lease.
16. Notice of Default
Before Lessor shall be authorized to terminate this Agreement, it shall give Lessee
written notice of the default by certified mail, and shall give Lessee (e.g. 15) _____ days in
which to cure such default; provided, however, that when the curing of any such default would
obviously require more than (e.g. 15) _______, Lessor shall give Lessee such additional time as
reasonably may be necessary in which to cure the default.
17. Exclusivity
With respect to the (e.g. shopping center) ________________________________,
Lessee shall have the exclusive right to operate and maintain the (describe nature of
concession’s business) _______________________________________________________ .
18. Severability
The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to affect
the validity of any other provision. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the
parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if
they had been executed by both parties subsequent to the expungement of the invalid provision.
19. No Waiver
The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving any such terms
and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such
forbearance or waiver had occurred.
20. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of _______________.
21. Notices
Any notice provided for or concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective
address of each party as set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.
22. Attorney’s Fees
In the event that any lawsuit is filed in relation to this Agreement, the unsuccessful party
in the action shall pay to the successful party, in addition to all the sums that either party may be
called on to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful party's attorney fees.
23. Mandatory Arbitration
Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding arbitration
of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select one
arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third arbitrator so selected shall
arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the rules of the American Arbitration
Association then in force and effect.
24. Entire Agreement
This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and any prior
understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement shall not be
binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Agreement.
25. Modification of Agreement
Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in
connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in writing and signed by each
party or an authorized representative of each party.
26. Assignment of Rights
The rights of each party under this Agreement are personal to that party and may not be
assigned or transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior,
express, and written consent of the other party.
27. In this contract, any reference to a party includes that party's heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns, singular includes plural and masculine includes
feminine.
WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.
_____________________________ ____________________________
(Name of Lessor) (Name of Lessee)
By:______________________________ By:________________________________
(P rinted name & Office in Corporation) (P rinted name & Office in Corporation
______________________________ ____________________________
(Signature of Officer) (Signature of Officer)