District of Columbia
Prepare professional leasing documents for commercial properties in the District of Columbia quickly and easily with these professional Commercial Lease Forms.
Commercial leases in District of Columbia are governed by common law. Business tenants are generally responsible for leasehold improvements, but the landlord has the right to approve the improvements and to secure a surety for lien purposes. It is usually up to the tenant to obtain a certificate of occupancy.
It is the landlord's responsibility to screen prospective tenants and determine their financial position and risk factors. The tenant is required to pay rent regardless of the condition of the premises and regardless of whether the landlord is fulfilled its obligations under the lease. The landlord must file suit to evict a tenant, and has the right to file suit immediately if the tenant defaults.
The most common form of business lease used in the Capitol region is a triple net lease.
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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.
$29.99
DC Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement
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.
$29.99
DC Guaranty of Commercial Lease
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 â„ 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.
$17.99
