Lease of Business Premises in an Industrial Area or Environment
with Waiver and Assumption of Risk
This Lease Agreement is made on this the _________________ (date) ,
between ____________________ (Name of Lessor) , of ___________________
__________________________________________________ (street address,
city, state, zip code) , hereinafter called Lessor , and _____________________
(Name of Lessee) , of ______________________________________________
________________________ (street address, city, state, zip code) ,
hereinafter called Lessee .
1. Description of Premises
A. Lessor leases to Lessee the space in the Building located at
_________________________________________________ (address) ,
and described more particularly as follows: (description of location)
___________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________ .
B. Said leased space is hereinafter referred to as the Premises and is
located in the Building as shown in the drawing attached hereto as Exhibit
A and made a part hereof by reference.
2. Term
The term of this Lease Agreement is _____ (number) years, beginning on
__________________ (date) , and terminating on _________________ (date) , at
_________ (time) .
3. Rent
A. The total rent under this Lease Agreement is $___________.
B. Lessee shall pay Lessor the above-specified amount in installments
of $____________ each month, beginning on ________________ (date) ,
with succeeding payments due on the _______ day of each subsequent
month during the term of the Lease Agreement.
4. Use of Premises
The Premises are to be used for the purposes of (description of
purpose) ________________________________________________________.
Lessee shall restrict its use to such purposes and shall not use or permit the use
of the Premises for any other purpose without the prior, express, and written
consent of Lessor.
5. Restriction on Use
A. Lessee shall not use the Premises in any manner that will increase
risks covered by insurance on the Premises and result in an increase in
the rate of insurance or a cancellation of any insurance policy, even if
such use may be in furtherance of Lessee's business purposes.
B. Lessee shall not keep, use, or sell anything prohibited by any policy
of fire insurance covering the Premises and shall comply with all
requirements of the insurers applicable to the Premises necessary to keep
in force the fire and liability insurance.
6. Waste, Nuisance, or Unlawful Activity
Lessee shall not allow any waste or nuisance on the Premises, or use or
allow the Premises to be used for any unlawful purpose.
7. Delay in Delivering Possession
This Lease Agreement shall not be rendered void or voidable by the
inability of Lessor to deliver possession to Lessee on the date set forth in
Section 2 . Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for any loss or damage suffered
by reason of such a delay; provided, however, that Lessor does deliver
possession no later than ________________ (date) . In the event of a delay in
delivering possession, the rent for the period of such delay will be deducted from
the total rent due under this Lease Agreement. No extension of this Lease
Agreement shall result from a delay in delivering possession.
8. Utilities
Lessee shall arrange and pay for all utilities furnished to the Premises for
the term of this Lease Agreement, including but not limited to electricity, gas,
water, sewer, and telephone service.
9. Repairs and Maintenance
Lessee shall maintain the Premises and keep them in good repair at its
expense, except that side and rear exterior walls and the roof will be maintained
in good condition by Lessor. Lessee shall maintain and repair windows, doors,
skylights, adjacent sidewalks, the building front, and interior walls.
10. Delivery, Acceptance, and Surrender of Premises
A. Subject to Paragraph 15 , Lessor represents that the Premises are
in fit condition for use by Lessee for the purposes that Lessee shall use
the Premises. Acceptance of the Premises by Lessee shall be construed
as recognition that the Premises are in a good state of repair and in
sanitary condition.
B. Lessee shall surrender the Premises at the end of the Lease term,
or any renewal of such term, in the same condition as when Lessee took
possession, allowing for reasonable use and wear, and damage by acts of
God, including fires and storms. Before delivery, Lessee shall remove all
business signs placed on the Premises by Lessee and restore the portion
of the Premises on which they were placed in the same condition as when
received.
11. Partial Destruction of Premises
Partial destruction of the Premises shall not render this Lease Agreement
void or voidable, nor terminate it except as specifically provided in this Lease
Agreement. If the Premises are partially destroyed during the term of this Lease
Agreement, Lessor shall repair them when such repairs can be made in
conformity with governmental laws and regulations, within ______ (number)
days of the partial destruction. Written notice of the intention of Lessor to repair
shall be given to Lessee within _______ ( number) days after any partial
destruction. Rent will be reduced proportionately to the extent to which the repair
operations interfere with the business conducted on the Premises by Lessee. If
the repairs cannot be made within the time specified above, Lessor shall have
the option to make them within a reasonable time and continue this Lease
Agreement in effect with proportional rent rebate to Lessee as provided for in this
Lease Agreement. If the repairs cannot be made in ______ (number) days, and
if Lessor does not elect to make them within a reasonable time, either party shall
have the option to terminate this Lease Agreement.
12. Entry on Premises by Lessor
A. Lessor reserves the right to enter onto the Premises at reasonable
times to inspect them, perform required maintenance and repairs, or to
make additions, alterations, or modifications to any part of the Building in
which the Premises are located, and Lessee shall permit Lessor to do so.
B. Lessor may place moveable equipment in connection with making
alterations, additions, or repairs, all without incurring liability to Lessee for
disturbance of quiet enjoyment of the Premises, or loss of occupation of
the Premises.
13. Signs, Awnings and Marquees Installed by Lessee
A. Lessee shall not construct or place signs, awnings, marquees, or
other structures projecting from the exterior of the Premises without the
prior, express, and written consent of Lessor.
B. Lessee shall remove signs, displays, advertisements, or
decorations it has placed on the Premises that, in the opinion of Lessor,
are offensive or otherwise objectionable. If Lessee fails to remove such
signs, displays, advertisements, or decorations within ______ (number)
days after receiving written notice from Lessor to remove them, Lessor
reserves the right to enter the Premises and remove them at the expense
of Lessee.
14. Business Sale Signs
Lessee shall not conduct Going out of Business, Lost Our Lease,
Bankruptcy, or other sales of that nature on the Premises without the written
consent of Lessor.
15. Non-Liability of Lessor for Damages or Personal Injury
A. Lessor and Lessee agree that the Premises are located in industrial
area and/or environment. Lessor shall not be liable for liability or damage
claims for injury to persons or property from any cause relating to the
occupancy of the Premises by Lessee, including those arising out of
damages or losses occurring in areas adjacent to the Premises during the
term of this Lease Agreement or any extension of such term. Lessee shall
indemnify Lessor from any and all liability, loss, or other damage claims or
obligations resulting from any injuries or losses of this nature.
B. To the extent permitted by law, Lessee releases and waives all
claims against Lessor and Lessor's agents and employees for injury or
damage to the person, property, or business sustained in or about the
Premises by Lessee, his agents, employees, invitees, or customers, which
injury or damage results form any act, neglect, occurrence, or condition in
or about the Premises, whether such damage is caused by Lessor or any
other person.
C. Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lessor, his agents,
and employees against any and all claims, demands, costs, and expenses
of every kind and nature, including reasonable attorney's fees for the
defense, arising from Lessee's occupancy of the Premises. If any such
proceedings are brought against any of such persons, Lessee covenants
to defend the proceeding at its sole cost and expense by legal counsel
reasonably satisfactory to Lessor, if requested by Lessor.
D. Lessee shall assume all risks and liabilities, whether or not covered
by insurance, for loss or damages to the Premises or injury to Lessee, his
agents, employees, invitees, or customers, in any manner arising out of or
incident to Lessee's possession, use, enjoyment, operation, or condition of
the Premises. Lessee assumes responsibility for and agrees to indemnify,
protect, save and hold harmless Lessor from and against any and all
liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims, actions, costs
and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) and negligence of
whatever kind and nature, imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against
Lessor which in any way relates to or arises out of Lessee's possession,
use, enjoyment, operation, or condition of the Premises unless caused
solely and intentionally by Lessor.
E. LESSOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF
ANY KIND, WHETHER TO LESSEE, GUESTS OR CUSTOMERS OF LESSEE
OR OTHER PERSONS INVITED ON THE PROPERTY BY LESSEE OR ANY
OTHER THIRD PARTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER RELATED TO ANY
CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY, ANY SERVICES, ANY PERFORMANCE
UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER
MATTER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING THE
LOCATION OF THE PREMISES AND THE ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDING
THE PREMISES.
F. LESSOR HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
G. TO THE EXTENT THAT LESSOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY
OR DAMAGE, LESSEE’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AND LESSOR’S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION, SHALL BE REIMBURSEMENT OF
RENT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH INJURY OR DAMAGE.
16. Liability Insurance
A. Lessee shall procure and maintain in force at its expense during the
term of this Lease Agreement and any extension of such term, public
liability insurance with insurers and through brokers approved by Lessor.
Such coverage shall be adequate to protect against liability for damage
claims through public use of or arising out of accidents occurring in or
around the Premises, in for each person injured, $_____________ for any
one accident, and $______________ for property damage. The insurance
policies shall provide coverage for contingent liability of Lessor on any
claims or losses. The insurance policies shall be delivered to Lessor for
safekeeping. Lessee shall obtain a written obligation from the insurers to
notify Lessor in writing at least ______ (number) days prior to cancellation
or refusal to renew any policy.
B. If the insurance policies required by this section are not kept in
force during the entire term of this Lease Agreement or any extension of
such term, Lessor may procure the necessary insurance and pay the
premium for it, and the premium shall be repaid to Lessor as an additional
rent installment for the month following the date on which the premiums
were paid by Lessor.
17. Assignment, Sublease, or License
A. Lessee shall not assign or sublease the Premises, or any right or
privilege connected with the Premises, or allow any other person except
agents and employees of Lessee to occupy the Premises or any part of
the Premises without first obtaining the written consent of Lessor. A
consent by Lessor shall not be a consent to a subsequent assignment,
sublease, or occupation by other persons.
B. An unauthorized assignment, sublease, or license to occupy by
Lessee shall be void and shall terminate this Lease Agreement at the
option of Lessor.
C. The interest of Lessee in this Lease Agreement is not assignable
by operation of law without the written consent of Lessor.
18. Breach
The appointment of a receiver to take possession of the assets of Lessee,
a general assignment for the benefit of the creditors of Lessee, any action taken
or allowed to be taken by Lessee under any bankruptcy act, or the failure of
Lessee to comply with each term and condition of this Lease Agreement shall
constitute a breach of this Lease Agreement. Lessee shall have _____ (number)
days after receipt of written notice from Lessor of any breach to correct the
conditions specified in the notice. If the corrections cannot be made within the
______ (number) -day period, Lessee shall have a reasonable time to correct the
default if action is commenced by Lessee within ______ (number) days after
receipt of the notice.
19. Remedies of Lessor for Breach by Lessee
Lessor shall have the following remedies in addition to its other rights and
remedies if Lessee breaches this Lease Agreement and fails to make corrections
as set forth in Section 18 :
A. Lessor may reenter the Premises immediately and remove the
property and personnel of Lessee, store the property in a public
warehouse or at a place selected by Lessor, at the expense of Lessee.
B. After reentry, Lessor may terminate this Lease Agreement on giving
______ (number) days' written notice of termination to Lessee. Without
such notice, reentry will not terminate this Lease Agreement. On
termination, Lessor may recover from Lessee all damages proximately
resulting from the breach, including but not limited to the cost of
recovering the Premises and the balance of the rent payments remaining
due and unpaid under this Lease Agreement.
C. After reentering, Lessor may re-let the Premises or any part of the
Premises for any term without terminating this Lease Agreement, at such
rent and on such terms as it may choose. Lessor may make alterations
and repairs to the Premises. The duties and liabilities of the parties if the
Premises are re-let shall be as follows:
1. In addition to Lessee's liability to Lessor for breach of this
Lease Agreement, Lessee shall be liable for all expenses of the re-
letting, for the alterations and repairs made, and for the difference
between the rent received by Lessor under the new Lease
Agreement and the rent installments that were due for the same
period under this Lease Agreement.
2. Lessor, at its option, shall have the right to apply the rent
received from re-letting the Premises: (a) to reduce Lessee's
indebtedness to Lessor under this Lease Agreement, not including
indebtedness for rent, (b) to expenses of the re-letting and
alterations and repairs made, (c) to rent due under this Lease
Agreement, or (d) to payment of future rent under this Lease
Agreement as it becomes due.
20. Attorneys’ Fees
If Lessor files an action to enforce any Agreement contained in this Lease
Agreement, or for breach of any covenant or condition, Lessee shall pay Lessor
reasonable attorney's fees for the services of Lessor's attorney in the action, all
fees to be fixed by the court.
21. Condemnation
Eminent domain proceedings resulting in the condemnation of a part of
the Premises, but leaving the remaining Premises usable by Lessee for the
purposes of its business, will not terminate this Lease Agreement unless Lessor,
at its option, terminates this Lease Agreement by giving written notice of
termination to Lessee. The effect of any condemnation, where the option to
terminate is not exercised, will be to terminate this Lease Agreement as to the
portion of the Premises condemned, and the Lease of the remainder of the
Premises shall remain intact. The rental for the remainder of the Lease term shall
be reduced by the amount that the usefulness of the Premises has been reduced
for the business purposes of Lessee. Lessee assigns and transfers to Lessor any
claim it may have to compensation for damages as a result of any condemnation.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of _____________.
25. Notices
Unless provided herein to the contrary, 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute
but one and the same instrument.
30. Compliance with Laws
In performing under this Agreement, all applicable governmental laws,
regulations, orders, and other rules of duly-constituted authority will be followed
and complied with in all respects by both parties.
31. In this Agreement, 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.
________________________ _________________________
(P rinted Name of Lessor) (P rinted Name of Lessee)
________________________ _________________________
(Signature of Lessor) (Signature of Lessee)
Attach Exhibit
Acknowledgements may vary by state.
State of _____________________
County of ___________________
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and for the
said County and State, on this _________________ (date) , within my jurisdic -
tion, the within-named __________________ (Name of Lessor) , who
acknowledged that he executed the above and foregoing instrument.
__________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
____________________
State of _____________________
County of __________________
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and for the
said County and State, on this _______________ (date) , within my jurisdic tion,
the within-named __________________ (Name of Lessee) , who acknowledged
that he executed the above and foregoing instrument.
__________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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