Commercial Lease Forms

Use this free Common Area Maintenance Clause for a commercial lease agreement to customize it for a shopping center or retail condo premises.

• Click the Download button to download the Common Area Maintenance Clause in Microsoft Word format.
• This is a free form which can be inserted into a commercial lease.
• The form does not contain references to any specific legislation and can be used in many jurisdictions.

• 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.

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

• This sublease template can be used for office, retail, warehouse or other business premises.
• The subtenant must pay a security deposit and the monthly rent to the principal tenant, who in turn pays the landlord.
• The principal tenant must still perform its obligations under the head lease.
• The principal tenant assigns its interest in the sublease to the landlord.
• If the principal tenant defaults in any of its obligations under the head lease, the subtenant is directed to 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 Connecticut.

Lease office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this Connecticut 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.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your needs.
• INtended to be used only in the State of Connecticut.

If you lease commercial space to business tenants in Connecticut, you should always have this Guaranty form signed at the same time as the lease.

• The Guaranty is unconditional and continuing.
• A director, shareholder, partner, or proprietor must sign as the guarantor.
• The execution and delivery of the Guaranty is a condition of the lease.
• The guarantor's obligation to pay the rent and perform the tenant's obligations under the lease will not be affected by the tenant's bankruptcy or insolvency.
• The guarantor agrees to pay the landlord's reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of enforcing the Guaranty.

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Cancel a business lease of office or retail space with this Connecticut Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease template.

• This agreement is for commercial tenants only. You need a different form 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 Connecticut.

Renew and extend a business tenant's lease with this downloadable Connecticut 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 new rental amount for the extended term is set out.
• 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 a different form for residential tenancies.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Connecticut.

Lease space to a business tenant in DC with this comprehensive District of Columbia Commercial Lease Agreement.

• The standard form agreement can be used to lease office or retail space.
• 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 for use by all tenants, 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 must provide an estoppel certificate on request by the landlord.
• If the tenant holds over in the premises after the end of the term, the lease reverts to month to month.
• This lease agreement template is a downloadable MS Word document.
• Intended for use only in the District of Columbia.

Lease office, retail or other business premises in Washington D.C. to a tenant with this District of Columbia 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.

Before executing a lease with a new corporate tenant, have one of the owners guarantee the business' obligations under this Guaranty of Commercial Lease.

• The Guaranty form is only for leases in the District of Columbia.
• This is a continuing and unconditional guarantee.
• A principal of the company, such as a shareholder, partner, or sole proprietor must execute the form.
• A guarantee of this type is typically required as an inducement to the lessor ⁄ landlord to sign the lease.
• The guarantor personally 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.