Commercial Lease Agreement

1. Parties & Premises

This Commercial Lease Agreement ("Lease") is entered into as of [Effective Date] between [Landlord Name] ("Landlord") and [Tenant Business Name] ("Tenant") for the commercial space located at [Property Address] (the "Premises"), consisting of approximately [Square Footage] square feet.

2. Term

This Lease begins on [Start Date] and ends on [End Date], with [Renewal Terms, if any — e.g. an option to renew for X years].

3. Rent & Charges

Tenant agrees to pay base rent of [Amount] per month, plus [Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges / taxes / insurance, if applicable]. Rent is due on the [Day] of each month, with a late fee of [Amount] after [Number] days.

4. Permitted Use

The Premises may be used only for [Permitted Use — e.g. retail sale of X], and for no other purpose without Landlord’s prior written consent.

5. Alterations

Tenant may not make structural alterations to the Premises without Landlord’s prior written consent. Non-structural alterations require [Notice/Consent requirement].

6. Maintenance & Repairs

Landlord is responsible for [Landlord’s Maintenance Responsibilities — e.g. structure, roof, common areas]. Tenant is responsible for [Tenant’s Maintenance Responsibilities — e.g. interior, fixtures, day-to-day upkeep].

7. Insurance

Tenant will maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least [Amount] and name Landlord as an additional insured, with proof of coverage provided upon request.

8. Default & Remedies

If Tenant fails to pay rent or otherwise breaches this Lease and does not cure within [Number] days of written notice, Landlord may pursue remedies available under [State / Jurisdiction] law, including termination of this Lease.

9. Governing Law & Signatures

This Lease is governed by the laws of the State of [State / Jurisdiction].

Landlord Signature: _______________________ Date: _______________

Tenant Signature: _______________________ Date: _______________