Commercial Lease Forms

Obtain a lease commitment for a commercial office building in Beijing prior to its being available for occupancy with this Office Building Pre-Lease Contract.

• The owner of the office building warrants that the building will be free of existing mortgages or potential legal claims.
• Prior to fitting up the building or installing equipment, lighting or advertising that can be seen from outside, the tenant must provide its construction or installation plans to the property manager for approval.
• Upon termination of the Contract, the owner has the right, at its option, to ask the tenant to remove all of its fitting up, alterations and installations from the building.
• The tenant has a pre-emptive right to renew its lease at the end of the term, and to purchase the building in the event that the owner intends to sell.
• The owner is responsible for providing the electricity, coal gas, water and sewage facilities to the building, and the tenant is responsible for paying for the delivery of these services.
• The owner is responsible for the costs of repairing any damage to structural elements, drainage pipes, pipelines, power cables, etc.
• The Contract includes a Pre-Sale Agreement between the parties, setting out the terms under which the tenant would purchase the building from the owner.
• The Contract is in accordance with the Contract Law of the People's Republic of China and the Building Regulations.

Temporarily lease commercial space in China to a business tenant with this Short Term Commercial Lease.

• The tenant will have the option to renew the lease by giving written notice to the landlord prior to the end of the initial term .
• If the tenant holds over after the termination of the lease, the landlord has the right to collect an occupancy fee based on the then current market rental rate.
• Either party has the right to terminate the lease early.
• The tenant shall pay fees for electricity telephone, decoration supervision fees and a decoration security deposit, in addition to the security deposit to be held against nonpayment of rent or damages to the premises.
• The landlord is responsible for paying all taxes and fees payable in connection with the lease of the premises.
• There will be an initial rent-free period for decoration of the premises, during which the landlord will provide the necessary water, electrical supply, lifts and traffic access.
• The tenant must apply to the relevant government department for any required business license, and must observe the laws of the PRC in conducting its business.
• If the government demands repossession of the building for public purposes, the tenant agrees to turn over possession.
• The lease contract includes a set of Building Rules and Regulations governing the use and occupancy of the building by tenants.

Colorado landlords, assign your tenant's lease to a new owner with this template Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.

• The Assignment is between the current landlord, the purchaser of the property (new landlord) and the tenant.
• The current landlord assigns the lease to the new landlord, and the tenant covenants to pay rent to the new owner and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
• The current landlord and the purchaser agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
• This form can be used for either commercial or residential rental properties.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Colorado.

Lease office, retail shopping or other business premises to a tenant with this standard form Colorado Commercial Lease Agreement.

• The tenant has an option to renew the lease at the end of the term.
• Optional clauses for payment of the property taxes by either the landlord or the tenant, as agreed to between the parties.
• 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.
• Procedures in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• The tenant accepts the lease subordinate to any mortgage or other lien against the property.
• The tenant agrees to provide an estoppel certificate upon request by the landlord.
• The lease template is available as a MS Word download.
• Intended for use only in the State of Colorado.

CO commercial tenants, sublet all or part of your business space to a subtenant with this Colorado Commercial Sublease Agreement.

• The Sublease template can be used for office, retail, warehouse or other business premises.
• The subtenant pays a security deposit and the monthly rent to the original 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.
• If the original tenant defaults in any of its obligations under the head lease, the subtenant must pay the rent directly to the landlord.
• This legal contract template is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of Colorado.

Lease office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this Colorado 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.
• Intended for use only in the State of Colorado.

CO commercial landlords, cancel an existing lease on office or retail space with this Colorado Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease template.

• This agreement is for commercial tenants only. A different form is required for residential rental properties.
• Both the lessor and lessee mutually agree to terminate the lease as of a specific date.
• The cancellation of the lease extinguishes all the rights and obligations of the parties under the lease, except for those which accrue prior to the termination date.
• This form is available as a downloadable and fully editable Word document.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Colorado.

Renew and extend a business tenant's lease with this template Colorado Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease form.

• The lease is renewed for an additional period (which can be a full lease term or whatever period of time the landlord and tenant agree to).
• The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
• The rental payments for the new term are agreed to.
• 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.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Colorado.

Lease a business premises in Beijing to a tenant with this comprehensive template China Commercial Lease Contract.

• The tenant is responsible for payment of electricity, telephone and other such charges. The landlord is responsible for paying taxes and other fees levied with respect to the leased premises.
• The landlord will pay for all repairs and maintenance to the structure and fixed apparatus if the damage is not the fault of the tenant.
• The tenant is responsible for its own insurance.
• The tenant must not transfer, sublease or share the premises with any other party.
• The tenant has a pre-emptive right to renew the lease, or to purchase the premises if the landlord intends to sell.
• The tenant will be granted a rent-free period to refurbish and redecorate the premises for the tenant's purposes.
• This English language template is prepared in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China. A Chinese translation of the document may also be required for it to be legally enforceable.

Secure the obligations of a corporate tenant ⁄ lessee under a commercial lease in Canada with this Commercial Lease Indemnity Agreement.

• The indemnity is given by a principal of the tenant, such as a shareholder, partner, sole proprietor or some other person with a financial interest in the tenant.
• An indemnity of this type is typically required as an inducement to the lessor ⁄ landlord to sign the lease.
• If the tenant defaults in its obligations, the indemnifying party agrees to perform those obligations, including paying all rent and other amounts due under the lease.
• The indemnifying party also indemnifies and saves the landlord harmless against loss, costs or damages suffered by the landlord as a result of such failure.
• The indemnity is absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and will not be affected by any extension of time, waiver or consent by the landlord, or by the expiration or termination of the lease.

This Canada Commercial Lease Indemnity Agreement template is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable to meet your exact needs.