Commercial Lease Forms

Use this comprehensive template to prepare a 99 Year Ground Lease for land that will be developed as the site of a commercial office and retail project.

• The minimum yearly rental for the land is calculated as the greater of (a) a specified fixed amount or (b) a percentage of the annual net rentals generated by the developed property.
• In addition to minimum annual rent, the developer (as lessee) will pay the costs of clearing the land and obtaining surrenders of leases from any existing tenants.
• The lessee has a right of first refusal if the land owner (lessor) decides to sell or dispose of its interest in the land.
• The lessee is responsible for carrying sufficient and proper insurance, for paying all taxes, charges, liens and utility costs for the property.
• The lessee has the right to assign the lease or to mortgage or otherwise encumber the property without the consent of the lessor.
• The 99 Year Ground Lease template is a generic form that does not contain references to any specific laws or regulations.

Provide a prospective business tenant with this Disclosure Statement for a commercial rental property in Australian Capital Territory, as required by the Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001.

• The landlord or letting agent must provide the tenant with the Disclosure Statement at least 14 days before the tenant enters into the lease, unless the tenant waives the requirement or agrees to a different time period.
• The form can be filled in on a computer or tablet, or it can be used as a pre-printed form which can be completed by hand if the need arises.
• The form is not a binding agreement or an offer to lease the premises.
• ACT Disclosure Statement - Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001, approved form AF2003-4, available in Microsoft Word format.

This free Commercial and Retail Lease Handbook is published by the Australian Capital Territory Government as a guide to the Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001.

The handbook describes:

• the rights and responsibilities of business tenants and landlords under the Act,
• which premises the Act applies to,
• procedures for lease disputes,
• what must be included in a disclosure statement,
• key money, bonds and guarantees,
• market rent reviews, options and renewals,
• turnover rent,
• outgoings,
• other lease matters.

Published in 2002 by ACT Department of Justice & Community Safety.

Business tenants in Alabama can sublet all or part of their space to a subtenant with this easy-to-use Commercial Sublease Agreement.

• This sublease can be used for offices, retail shops or other business premises.
• The subtenant must pay a security deposit to the original tenant.
• The subtenant pays rent to the tenant, who in turn pays the landlord.
• The original tenant must still perform its obligations under the head lease.
• The original tenant assigns its interest in the sublease to the landlord.
• The original tenant directs the subtenant to pay rent directly to the landlord if the original tenant defaults in any of its obligations under the head lease.
• The form is available as a downloadable MS Word template.
• This sublease agreement is intended for use in the State of Alabama.

Lease office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this Alabama Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement.

• Triple Net Lease. A triple net lease means that the lessee covers all costs and expenses to do with the premises including structural repairs.
• Renewal. The lessee has an option to renew the lease for an additional term.
• Taxes and Charges. The lessee will pay all expenses, taxes, levies, and charges with respect to the premises, all utilities and services, and operating expenses for its business.
• Insurance. The lessee is responsible for carrying fire, extended coverage, and liability insurance.
• Alterations and Repairs. The lessee is responsible for all alterations, improvements, maintenance and repairs.
• Damage or Destruction. Clauses outlining abatement of rent or termination of the lease the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• Subordination. The lessee agrees to sign a subordination agreement or other documents necessary to subordinate the lease to a mortgage or other charge, if required by the lessor.
• Additional Rent. Optional clause for percentage rent to be paid in addition to the base rent, if applicable.

Lease office, retail shopping or other business space in Alaska to a tenant with this customizable Commercial Lease Agreement.

• The tenant has an option to renew the lease at the end of the term.
• There are two optional clauses for payment of property taxes, one for the landlord and one for the tenant, whichever is applicable.
• The tenant is responsible for carrying comprehensive public liability, fire and extended coverage insurance.
• Optional clauses included if (i) the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, and (ii) if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
• Parking areas are to be shared by all tenants and their employees and customers.
• Provisions to govern in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• This lease template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of Alaska.

Sublet all or part of your business space to a subtenant with this Alaska Commercial Sublease Agreement.

• This sublease can be used for offices, retail shops or other business premises.
• The subtenant must pay a security deposit to the original tenant.
• The subtenant pays rent to the tenant, who in turn pays the landlord.
• The original tenant must still perform its obligations under the head lease.
• The original tenant assigns its interest in the sublease to the landlord.
• The original tenant directs the subtenant to pay rent directly to the landlord if the original tenant defaults in any of its obligations under the head lease.
• This legal contract template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of Alaska.

Lease office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this Alaska Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement.

• Triple Net Lease. A triple net lease means that the lessee covers all costs and expenses to do with the premises including structural repairs.
• Renewal. The lessee has an option to renew the lease for an additional term.
• Taxes and Charges. The lessee will pay all expenses, taxes, levies, and charges with respect to the premises, all utilities and services, and operating expenses for its business.
• Insurance. The lessee is responsible for carrying fire, extended coverage, and liability insurance.
• Alterations and Repairs. The lessee is responsible for all alterations, improvements, maintenance and repairs.
• Damage or Destruction. Clauses outlining abatement of rent or termination of the lease the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• Subordination. The lessee agrees to sign a subordination agreement or other documents necessary to subordinate the lease to a mortgage or other charge, if required by the lessor.
• Additional Rent. Optional clause for percentage rent to be paid in addition to the base rent, if applicable.

• The guaranty is given by a principal of the company, such as a shareholder, partner, sole proprietor or some other person with a financial interest in the tenant.
• A guarantee of this type is typically required as an inducement to the lessor ⁄ landlord to sign the lease.
• The guarantor guarantees payment of all rent and other amounts due under the lease, including the payment of legal fees incurred by the landlord in enforcing the terms of the lease.

AK commercial landlords, renew and extend a business tenant's lease with this downloadable Alaska Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease.

• The parties agree to the expiry date of the new lease term, and the rental payments for the new term.
• The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
• The remaining terms and provisions of the original lease remain in full force and effect.
• This form is for commercial leases only. You will need to use the Extension of Residential Lease form for residential tenancies.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Alaska.