Commercial Lease Forms
Rent business space to tenants quickly and easily with these customizable Commercial Lease Forms.
- Leases and rental forms for office, retail and warehouse space.
- Download affordable templates for landlords, leasing agents and property managers.
Both parties benefit from a written lease.
Commercial tenants in the United States and Canada do not have the same level of protection under the law that residential tenants have. In many jurisdictions, once the lease is signed, the landlord has no obligation to make repairs or maintain the property in a habitable condition unless it is specifically included in the lease. That is why it's very important to have a well written lease. Both parties benefit from it in the long run - the tenant has the security of knowing that the landlord has a legal responsibility to maintain the building, and the landlord can anticipate happier tenants and a low vacancy rate.
In some other countries, commercial tenants are much better protected by law. The Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreement Act of Western Australia regulates retail tenancies and protects the rights of business tenants. And New Zealand's Property Law Act 2007 has abolished the landlord's right to distrain (seize the tenant's property) for unpaid rent.
NWT Offer to Lease Commercial Premises
Write up an Offer to Lease a commercial premises (business, retail, office or warehouse) with this easy-to-use template for the Northwest Territories.
- Once accepted, the Offer will become legally binding.
- The lease will be a completely net and carefree lease to the landlord.
- The tenant will pay utilities, and a proportionate share of taxes and operating costs as additional rent.
- The tenant will also be responsible for all repairs (other than structural repairs), and carrying public liability insurance.
- The landlord will pay the tenant an improvement allowance for leasehold improvements.
- The template includes a Schedule describing Landlord's Work and Tenant's Work.
- This is a fully customizable legal form template in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the Northwest Territories, Canada.
NWT Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease
NWT commercial landlords, renew and extend a tenant's business lease with this affordable Northwest Territories Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease.
- The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
- The renewal contract sets out the new expiry date and the rental payments for the renewal term.
- All other terms and provisions of the original lease remain in full force and effect.
- This Agreement is for commercial properties. For residential tenancies, a Residential Lease Extension form is required.
- Intended to be used only in the Northwest Territories, Canada.
NWT Standard Form Commercial Lease
- The tenant has the option to renew the lease after the initial term expires.
- The lease template contains alternate paragraphs depending on whether the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, or if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
- The lease also contains alternate paragraphs for payment of the property taxes, depending on whether the landlord or the tenant will be paying the taxes.
- The tenant agrees not to register its leasehold interest against title to the property, but has the right to register a caveat so long as the tenant discharges the caveat at the end of the lease.
- The landlord is not responsible for death or injury to persons on the premises, or for any loss or damage of personal property. The tenant indemnifies the landlord against any claims or actions arising from the lease or the tenant's use of the premises.
Offer to Lease Restaurant in Shopping Mall
Submit an offer to lease restaurant space in a shopping mall with this ready-made Offer to Lease template.
- Rent Free Period. The tenant will take possession of the restaurant premises rent free for a certain period of time at the beginning of the term in order to do fitting, fixturing and commence its business operations.
- Tenant Costs. The tenant will be responsible for utilities, a proportionate share of taxes and common area expenses up to a specified maximum amount per square foot per year.
- Replacement and Repairs. The tenant is also responsible for plate glass, general repairs and liability insurance for the premises.
- Security Interest. The provisions of the lease would not give the landlord a security interest over the tenant's fixtures, equipment, merchandise or inventory.
- This is a generic form which can be used throughout North America.
- The Offer to Lease is available as a MS Word template which can be easily modified to fit your particular circumstances.
Offer to Lease Undeveloped Commercial Space | Canada
Make an offer to lease an undeveloped commercial business premises in Canada using this comprehensive template.
- The form can be used to make a leasing offer on retail, office or warehouse space in an undeveloped or partially developed commercial property, or for additions to existing commercial land and buildings.
- The offer is contingent upon the landlord providing a satisfactory Phase I Environmental Assessment Report and survey plan.
- The offeror (tenant) will provide financial statements, architectural drawings, development and building permits, and construction contract.
- The lease must be guaranteed by a principal of the tenant (such as a director, sole proprietor, partner, etc).
- This Offer to Lease form is downloadable, fully customizable and easy to use.
- The template can be used anywhere in Canada. English language version only.
Office Lease and Indemnity Agreement | Canada
Lease office space to a tenant with this Canada Office Lease and Indemnity Agreement.
- Net Lease. This lease is an absolute net office lease, and the landlord is not responsible for any costs or expenses relating to the office premises or the tenant's use of the space, except for any taxes or assessments which the landlord must pay (including income tax).
- Additional Rent. In addition to the basic rent, the tenant will pay additional rent for the tenant's proportionate share of taxes, costs of operation and special services provided for the leased premises.
- Energy Conservation. The tenant is responsible for complying with all laws and regulations relating to energy conservation, including any requests from and programs instituted by the landlord.
- Building Management. The landlord will control the operation of the building, and is responsible for all building services and management.
- Indemnification. The lease includes an Indemnity of Landlord form as an inducement for the landlord to enter into the lease.
- Available as a fully customizable MS Word document.
- Intended to be used only in Canada.
Ohio Assignment of Lease by Landlord
Assign an existing lease to a new owner of the property with this Ohio 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.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Ohio.
Ohio Commercial Lease Agreement
Lease office or retail space to a business tenant with this fully editable Ohio 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 State of Ohio.
Ohio Commercial Sublease Agreement
Sublet all or part of your leased business space to a subtenant with this Ohio Commercial Sublease Agreement.
- The Sublease can be used for office, retail shopping or other business premises.
- The subtenant pays the security deposit and the rent to the original tenant, who in turn pays the landlord.
- The original tenant must still perform its obligations under the head lease for the duration of the lease term.
- 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 State of Ohio.
Ohio Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement
Lease office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this Ohio 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 Ohio Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your needs.