Commercial Lease Agreement

Landlord's Full Legal Name or Entity Name *

Enter exactly as it appears on the deed or ownership documents. For companies, use the full registered legal name.

Landlord Entity Type

Governing State *

Landlord's Mailing Address *

Landlord's Phone

Landlord's Email

Tenant's Full Legal Name or Entity Name *

Tenant Entity Type *

State of Formation

Tenant's Principal Address *

Authorized Signatory Name

Required for entities (LLCs, corporations, etc.).

Signatory Title

Premises Street Address *

Suite / Unit Number

Rentable Square Feet *

Space Type

Lease Commencement Date *

Lease Expiration Date *

Monthly Base Rent ($) *

Security Deposit ($) *

Typically 1–3 months' rent for commercial leases.

Rent Due Day of Month

Day each month rent is due (1–28).

Grace Period (Days)

Late Fee

% of monthly rent after grace period

Lease Structure

Landlord pays all operating expenses (taxes, insurance, CAM). Tenant pays base rent only. Common for multi-tenant office buildings.

Zoning Responsibility: Tenant is solely responsible for verifying that the intended use complies with local zoning ordinances and obtaining all required business licenses and permits before occupying the premises. Landlord makes no warranty as to the suitability of the premises for any particular use.

Permitted Use - Description

Be specific. Courts enforce this clause strictly - vague permitted use descriptions lead to disputes.

Exclusivity Clause?

No exclusivity protection - Landlord may lease to competing businesses in the same property.

Exterior Signage

Annual Rent Escalation

Option to Renew?

Build-Out / Tenant Improvement Structure

Tenant accepts premises in current condition. No build-out allowance or improvements by Landlord.

ADA Compliance Responsibility (42 U.S.C. §12181)

Landlord is responsible for ADA compliance of common areas, building entrance, and structural elements. This allocation is effective only between the parties - both Landlord and Tenant retain independent statutory liability to disabled individuals under the ADA regardless of this clause.

Landlord Protection: A personal guaranty makes a principal of the Tenant entity personally liable for lease obligations if the business entity defaults. Essential when leasing to new businesses without established credit history.

Personal Guaranty Required?

No personal guaranty. Landlord's recourse is limited to the Tenant entity.