Commercial Lease Forms

Renew and extend a business tenant's lease with this template California 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 California.

As a prerequisite to signing a lease on a commercial premises, a corporate tenant must pass a resolution authorizing the lease.

• This downloadable template Resolution form can be used by Canadian companies incorporated federally or in Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Yukon and NWT.
• The form is easy to use - just fill it in and print it for signature by the directors. You can re-use it as often as you like.

The landlord will require proof of corporate approval as part of the lease documentation. Buy and download the Canada Directors Resolution Authorizing Execution of Lease form.

Lease a business premises in China with this template Commercial Lease Contract, which favors the tenant.

• The landlord will supply electricity, water and heat to the premises, and will ensure that any defects are remedied.
• The landlord is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and approvals for the use of the premises, and ensuring that the premises complies with all laws and regulations.
• The landlord is responsible for repairs to interior fixtures and to the exterior of the premises.
• It is the landlord's responsibility to maintain adequate property and liability insurance.
• The tenant will pay for any damage to the premises for which the tenant is responsible.
• The tenant may not arbitrarily remodel, rebuild or make changes to the basic structure of the premises.
• The tenant is responsible for obtaining and installing required fire prevention equipment, and carrying out fire safety drills and fire prevention measures.
• The landlord will perform the renovations and the tenant will pay the costs.
• This legal form is available in English language version. A Chinese translation of the document may also be required for it to be legally enforceable.

Lease state-owned land in China with this fully editable Land Lease Agreement.

• The annual rent for the land is established in accordance with relevant State policies and by agreement of the parties' directors.
• The tenant is responsible for paying any additional land fees levied by the State.
• A late payment penalty will be assessed for any rent payment not made when it is due.
• The tenant has the option to extend the lease at the end of the term.
• The tenant must comply with all applicable land use laws and regulations of the PRC, as well as provincial and local policies.
• The land use rights do not include underground resources, public infrastructure or utilities.
• Ownership of the land remains with the State, and the tenant will only have the right to use the land.
• Any development plan must be approved prior to commencement of any construction.

Rent a research laboratory premises in China to a tenant with this Lease Contract for Science Research Facility.

• The premises will be used only for scientific research and operations.
• Prior to the start of the lease period, the landlord will perform any renovations required to render the premises suitable for the tenant's use, and will install utility meters, phone and communications lines, and ensure that smoke detectors, air conditioning and electrical and water lines are functional.
• The tenant has the option to renew the lease prior to the expiration of the initial lease term, and a pre-emptive right to purchase the premises if the landlord intends to sell.
• Either party may withdraw early from the lease, upon written notice and by paying the other party liquidated damages.
• The tenant is responsible for adopting all necessary fire prevention measures, and for maintaining its own insurance.

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.