Parties
Identify the sublessor and the proposed sublessee by full legal name and entity type, including contact and authorized signatory details for each party.
A clear LOI reduces negotiation cycles by recording key commercial terms, identifies contingencies early, and signals seriousness to the landlord or broker. It narrows points of disagreement before investing time in drafting a full sublease agreement.
In many transactions, at least one attorney or experienced broker reviews the LOI to confirm it aligns with the underlying lease and local rules.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template | Use a standard LOI template with locked core fields. |
| Signature Authentication | Choose email link or SMS code for signer verification. |
| Notifications | Auto-notify landlord, broker, and counsel on execution. |
| Storage Format | Save final LOI as PDF/A with an audit trail. |
Ensure the chosen system provides an auditable completion record and preserves the signed file in a tamper-evident format.
5–15 business days for consent review
Offer expiry commonly 7–10 days after LOI delivery
State specific date; often within 5 business days
Usually 7–21 days after LOI terms agreed
Set in LOI; coordinate move-in logistics ahead
Sublessor delivers LOI to sublessee and landlord.
Landlord provides written consent or conditions.
Formal sublease drafted incorporating LOI terms.
All parties sign; copies distributed and stored.
Identify the sublessor and the proposed sublessee by full legal name and entity type, including contact and authorized signatory details for each party.
Describe the exact space being subleased (suite, square footage) and confirm access, utilities, and any excluded areas to avoid ambiguity later.
Specify the proposed start and end dates, any renewal options, and whether the sublease term aligns with the original lease expiry.
State the monthly rent, payment schedule, any security deposit amount, and responsibility for utilities, taxes, or CAM charges.
List required landlord consent, inspection results, insurance coverage, and any other contingencies that must be satisfied before execution.
Mark any clauses intended to be binding now (confidentiality, exclusivity, reimbursement of costs) and clearly label them as such.
| Document | Typical Purpose | Formality |
|---|---|---|
| Letter of Intent | outline terms | non-binding |
| Sublease Agreement | transfer occupancy | binding contract |
| Assignment Agreement | transfer leasehold interest | binding contract |
| Memorandum of Lease | public notice of interest | recording |
A regional broker prepared LOIs electronically to expedite sublease offers.
A small investment firm standardized LOIs for multiple subtenancies.
| 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 by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |