DC Commercial Lease Agreement

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.