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Let commercial retail space in Victoria to business tenants with this Victoria Retail Premises Lease.

• Procedure for market rent reviews.
• The tenant has an option to renew the lease if not in default.
• The security deposit may be made by cheque or by way of unconditional bank guarantee.
• The tenant must pay service charges for the premises and outgoings for the premises, GST payable on the lease or outgoings, stamp duty on the lease, and any other costs payable by the tenant under the lease. The tenant must also pay reasonable legal costs for enforcing the lease.
• The lease contains a guarantee clause, in the event there is a guarantor guaranteeing the tenant's performance.
• The tenant is responsible for maintaining risk, public liability, workers compensation and plate glass insurance.
• The landlord must insure the building for full replacement value.
• The template also includes a set of Building Rules and Regulations.

• The rental agreement can be used for either a furnished or unfurnished room.
• The tenant pays for telephone charges, prorated water, electricity and gas rates.
• The tenant must abide by the house rules.
• The tenant must keep the room clean, and must not cause damage.
• The tenancy can be by the week, fortnight or month.

VIC tenants, do you share a house or flat with one or more other people? Be sure that everyone understands their obligations with this Shared Tenancy Agreement for Victoria tenancies.

• how rental expenses are to be divided up among the tenants, including rent, security deposit ⁄ bond, long distance telephone and other expenses;
• responsibility for damage and repairs by the flatmate responsible;
• termination by a flatmate;
• what happens if a flatmate defaults in performing their obligations;
• disposal of abandoned property left behind when a flatmate moves out;
• a set of house rules to be followed by all tenants.

Victoria business tenants, sublet your premises to a subtenant with this Sublease for Commercial Premises.

• The landlord must consent to the subletting.
• The head lease between the landlord and the tenant applies to the sub-lease, except as set out in the sub-lease.
• The subtenant must comply with the obligations of the original tenant under the head lease.
• Rent is to be paid to the original tenant, who will pay it to the landlord.
• The subtenant is responsible for paying all outgoings separately assessed on the premises, and for all charges for services supplied to the premises.
• The subtenant releases and indemnifies the original tenant against any loss, damage or claim arising from the subtenant's use of the premises, or from the subtenant's breach of the sub-lease or the head lease.
• If the head lease is terminated, the sub-lease will automatically terminate as well.

Cancel a tenant's lease before the end of the lease term with this Virginia Agreement for Early Termination of Lease form.

• This form is not for evictions. It can only be used when both the landlord and tenant agree to terminate the lease early.
• This Agreement is for residential tenants only. A different form is required for commercial rental properties.
• The tenant must still give the landlord written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
• The tenant agrees to pay a lease buyout fee.
• Fully editable and easy to customize to fit your circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Transfer an existing lease to a new owner of the property with this Virginia Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.

• The Assignment is between the seller (current landlord), the purchaser of the property (new landlord), and the tenant.
• The tenant covenants to pay rent to the new landlord and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
• The seller and purchaser agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
• The Assignment can be used for both commercial and residential rental properties.
• Intended for use only in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Lease office or retail space to a business tenant with this downloadable Virginia Commercial Lease Agreement.

• Renewal. Option for the tenant to renew for an additional term at the end of the lease.
• Property Taxes. Alternate provisions for taxes to be paid by either the landlord or the tenant, as applicable.
• Insurance. The tenant is responsible for carrying comprehensive public liability, fire and extended coverage insurance.
• Structural Repairs. Alternate provisions depending on whether the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, or if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
• Parking. Parking areas are to be shared by all tenants and their employees and customers.
• Damage or Destruction.Provisions for termination or for abatement of rent in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• This lease agreement template is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use only in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

VA business tenants, sublet all or part of your space to a subtenant with this Virginia Commercial Sublease Agreement.

• The Sublease can be used for office, retail or other business premises.
• The subtenant must pay a security deposit to the original tenant.
• The subtenant pays rent to the 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.
• The original tenant directs the subtenant to pay rent directly to the landlord if the original tenant defaults in any of its obligations under the head lease.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Lease office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this Virginia 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.
• This is a downloadable legal form available in MS Word format.

VA landlords, extend the term of a tenant's lease with this Virginia Residential Lease Extension Agreement.

• The landlord and tenant must both agree to extend the lease term for an additional period.
• The lease cost now becomes a monthly rental payment for the duration of the extended term.
• All other provisions of the original lease which are not amended in the Extension Agreement remain the same.
• This Agreement is for residential leases only. For commercial properties, a different form is required.
• This legal form template is downloadable, fully editable and easy to use.
• Intended for use only in the Commonwealth of Virginia.