Maryland Commercial Sublease Agreement

Maryland landlords, assign your tenant's lease to a new owner of the property with this easy-to-use Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.

• The Assignment is between the current landlord, the purchaser of the property (new landlord) and the tenant, and is part of the documentation required to sell the premises to the new owner.
• 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.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Maryland.

Lease office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this Maryland 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.

• The guaranty is given by a principal of the company, such as a shareholder, partner, sole proprietor or some other person with a financial interest in the tenant.
• A guarantee of this type is typically required as an inducement to the lessor ⁄ landlord to sign the lease.
• The guarantor 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.